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Safest and Cheapest Way to Back Up My Computer?

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Posted on 2/26/2010 7:48 EST
Filed in: Backup, Computer Accessories, Computers, Data, DVD, Laptops, Memory

Do you have nightmares about all the data you could lose if your computer crashes? Never fear, writes Popular Science, there are several cheap options out there that offer all the back-up insurance you'll ever need.

"When it comes to preserving your data, there's no such thing as overkill. Your safest bet is actually to employ multiple methods. Fortunately, most of them are cheap--or free.

Start by leveraging the other computers in your house. Microsoft's free Windows Live Sync tool will sync selected folders on your system, automatically or on-demand, with any other computer(s) you own. Next, give that same data a safe haven online..."

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