Why offsite is different from a local backup
An automatic backup that saves your files to a second drive at home is a good habit, but it only protects you from one kind of disaster: the original drive failing. If the house floods, a fire starts, or someone takes both the computer and the backup drive sitting beside it, that kind of backup is gone too.
Cloud backup sends a copy of your photos and files to a secure data center somewhere else entirely, so whatever happens at your house, your files are still safe. It works quietly in the background once it is set up, and does not require you to remember to plug anything in.
What we set up
We choose a cloud backup service that fits how much you actually have to back up and what you are comfortable paying for it, then set it up to run automatically. We make sure it is actually backing up the folders that matter to you, your photos, documents, and anything irreplaceable, not just a default folder that misses half of it.
- A cloud backup service sized to how much you need to store
- Automatic, ongoing backup with no daily action required from you
- Confirmation that your photos and important documents are included
- A test restore, so we know it actually works before we leave
Privacy and what it costs
Your files are encrypted before they leave your computer and while they sit in the cloud service, so they are not sitting out in the open. Most services charge a monthly or yearly fee based on how much you store, and we will tell you honestly what a reasonable range looks like for your situation before you commit to anything, since we never invent a number just to make a sale.
Getting set up
Call (615) 852-5565 Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We can set this up in your home or walk you through it remotely, whichever you would rather do, and we will make sure you understand exactly what is being backed up and where.
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