What are Cloud Backups?Simply put, Cloud Backups are backups that are stored in the Cloud (Internet). Typically, software is used from a Cloud Backup provider that will backup your data files on a regular basis to your storage account with that Cloud Provider.Most of the software allows you to pick what data folders to backup and how often. After that backups are done automatically.Cloud Backups have a monthly charge based…
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Why should you backup?Here’s why: By Backing up your system on a regular basis, i.e. daily or weekly, all of the above can be circumvented by simply restoring your system from a recent backup. I recommend having at least two backup mediums and rotate them regularly. Keep one backup medium attached to system to run regular backups and keep one off-site – mainly in case of Theft or Fire. Backup…
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So which is better – HDD’s or SSD’s?If you are looking for the short answer – SSD’s are faster and more reliable than HDD’s. Why are SSD’s better?First off, SSD’s have no moving parts, unlike HDD’s. This fact alone makes them more reliable. Second, SSD’s use memory chips which are much faster than the spinning metal platters that make up HDD’s. How do HDD’s work?HDD’s consist of one or more…
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