Lost your data?

A normal concern for computer owners is trying to determine how much security they actually need for their data. The sensitivity of your data will, in reality, determine how deep your security level should be. You won't need as much security if your files are strictly personal and of no use to anyone else. Password protection is easy enough to do, however, and should be your first line of defense. If your data is more sensitive, it's a good idea to make sure that your backup solution encrypts your information. The free services won't usually offer encryption, so you would need to subscribe to one of the paid levels of service. If encryption is important for your data, make sure the service has AES-Level Encryption. This will ensure that no one else can see - or steal - your data. If your HDD is broken and you don't have a backup, check data recovery Ottawa.
Another solution is to use flash drives, which plug into your computer for uploading data, making them a small storage device. They can't hold as much data as an external hard drive, but they are based on the same principle, while being considerably smaller. For convenience and expense, they are great.
If you have a huge amount of data, they aren't going to do you much good. The storage capacity of a flash drive might not work for you, if your data amount is huge. Because of their small size, there is a good chance that they can be stolen or lost. As part of an overall data storage strategy, they can still do their part.