Guide to Safe Online Digital Media Backups

Data storage is one of the key units of measurement we deal with on a daily basis. Over the past 20 years we have seen the amount of data storage on a typical hard drive increase dramatically. But what has this done for data backups?

It is now easier than ever to keep all your data stored remotely in a cloud backup. Many of these service providers will have a data cap limit for storage space. And additionally they will also often keep your files secured through an administration panel. But these are just a few solutions which I feel can greatly affect your daily workflow.

Smaller File Storage

If you need some type of quick and easy solution for cloud storage I have to recommend Dropbox. They are completely free to sign up and work with all major Operating Systems. Better yet you may also log into the web interface to download entire folders.

You can gain more storage space by inviting your friends to join the network. This is useful since you are not paying any monthly fees, so more storage space can only leave you better off. Dropbox is an extremely secure startup which has been running for just a few years. But their skillset has proven impeccable in comparison with any competition.

CloudApp is another solution which doesn’t have as many flashy features as Dropbox. It has both a free and a pro plan for users to choose from. And their interface is extremely straightforward for cloud storage. Be sure to check out either one for your basic file storage needs.

Sizable Data Backups

When you move away from the smaller file-storage services you may see that full paid services offer a whole lot more. Granted this will come at a cost, but you’re keeping all your data secured and copied into a remote location. Less hassle that you do not need to worry about.

You should definitely check out Best Backups for some resources for online cloud storage. Data backups to the cloud are easy to push and easy to retrieve. But you may be working with a limited budget and need to choose the proper resource within your range.

One of the more featured entries is ZipCloud which offers 75GB for only $4.95/mo. There are also premium business plans which range upwards of $50/month. This premium plan can increase into the terabytes of storage space.

Now based on your needs this may not be the best option. And honestly I have to recommend digging through the reviews and finding a solution which matches you perfectly. Why overpay for services you won’t be using anyways? If you’re looking for a place to start the top 10 backup providers list is a very handy resource.

Keeping Local Data Storage

One of the solutions which most techies don’t even consider is to purchase your own drives and keep the data backups yourself. There are plenty of cheap external HDDs which sell between $100-$250 for 1-3TB of data.

If you could purchase even two or three of these drives you would have more than enough storage space. This is a great solution for people running their own freelance gig, new startup, or small business. There is often loads of digital media which you need organized and, more importantly, copied onto another drive for safekeeping. If your laptop or desktop were to die then you could at least retrieve these files off an external.

One of my favorite places to shop online Newegg has amazing deals on hard drives. The internal drives will obviously be cheaper, but less uniform to connect with any computer. Generally USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 is the quickest and most supported method. Check out their external HDDs to get an idea of the price range and consider if managing your own backups is something worthwhile.

Final Thoughts

Whatever your needs for digital backups it is worth checking out a few of these solutions. Nobody is expecting HDD failure or any other type of computer problems. But when they happen it can be catastrophic for your workload. It is always better to be safe with data backups rather than risk losing everything in a freak accident.

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Thanks to Mobile TV Multitasking is on the Rise

In the early part of 2012, Americans spent an average of 34 hours a week in front of the TV. A small amount of that time was spent playing games and watching DVDs and an increasing number of people watched TV shows they’d previously recorded on a DVR. Still, the lion’s share, 4 hours and 18 minutes a night was devoted to live TV.

But according to the latest Nielsen Cross-Platform Report, many of those people weren’t just watching TV, they were also using a mobile device to multitask.

Mobile is no longer just for techies. 50% of us are walking around with smartphones and 20% of people in the US who have a TV, also have a tablet. That’s amazing.  Even more amazing, 40% of Americans use their mobile device while they watch TV every day. Yes, that’s what they’re saying, every day. (Include me in that group.) When you pull back to “at least once a month,” the number more than doubles to 85%.

Check out this graphic from Nielsen and I’ll meet you on the other side:

Looking at the “small” picture, we see that tablets are favored by folks over 25. And folks around 25 are probably unhappy about seeing their age listed on the “older” side of the graphic.

Under 25, it’s all about the smartphone, even when multitasking in front of the TV. Almost half of the users up to age 34 are communicating via social media while they watch their favorite shows. I don’t fall into that age group, but I routinely use interactive apps to promote what I’m watching on Twitter or Facebook.

What I don’t do (except on rare occasions) is use my mobile device to check email while I watch TV. I’m in the minority there because Nielsen says e-mailing is the most common activity among TV multitaskers.

A quarter of the 25-34 year olds go shopping while watching TV, that’s pretty cool while us older folks look up more information. Again, I’m with the majority. More often than not, I use my iPad to look up the names of actors I see on TV or find out more about an episode. And though I don’t watch the news, I often use my tablet to look up the answer to those awful news teasers they run between shows. You know the ones, “Crazed killer runs loose in a Southern California neighborhood. Is he outside your house? Tune in at 11:00 and find out!”

Tablet owners also use their device to check sports scores, something I do only during hockey season.

The takeaway here is that TV time is a good time to promote your product. Shoppers are relaxed, part of their brain is bored and they have the means to research and buy laying right on their lap. All you have to do is figure out how to get their attention.

 

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