10 Best Ways to Backup Data

By Marc Saltzman
March 12th, 2009

Most computer users recognize the importance of backing up key files on a regular basis -- be it documents, music, irreplaceable photos and camcorder footage -- but not everyone is aware of how to go about doing it, and which products are needed to pull it off. Here we look at a handful of top-rated backup solutions to help you make a suitable choice based on your needs and budget.

External Hard Drive

Ideal for laptops or desktops, an external hard drive – recommended manufacturers include Maxtor (www.maxtor.com), LaCie (www.lacie.com), Seagate (www.seagate.com), Western Digital (www.westerndigital.com) and Iomega (www.iomega.com) – simply plugs into an available USB port and lets you drag and drop important files over to the storage solution. The benefit of an external hard drive compared to other solutions is you ...

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