Comments on: Better Safe Than Sorry

By: Kelley Koehler

Kelley Koehler — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:07:33 +0000

That’s right Frances – you need to do an initial configuration to make sure the files you need are selected. I’d also make sure anyone who uses a program like Outlook that you make sure those files are backed up too. They’re not often stored in the same place as the rest of your documents.

By: Francces Flynn Thorsen

Francces Flynn Thorsen — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:50:49 +0000

I’ve been using Carbonite for a year and a half. Two remote backup drives crashed … they cost more than $100 each … Carbonite is excellent, less expensive, easy to use, and restoring files is a snap.

I would add a word of caution, however. The default settings on Carbonite do not include videos, audio files, and many applications. The user has to “mark” these files for backup. The default settings backed up less than half the digital files I want to save.

I agree – it is a very beautiful thing!

By: kerry melcher

kerry melcher — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:19:53 +0000

I love Carbonite too. This week I will experience transferring all of our data to a new machine. The usual stress involved in a computer dying and having to set up a new one is non-existent for me.

Thanks.

By: Kelley Koehler

Kelley Koehler — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:08:25 +0000

Hey Nick – LOVE LOVE LOVE Carbonite. Fast setup, cheap price, runs in the background and never disturbs me. Best thing since sliced bread.

By: Nick Bastian

Nick Bastian — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:10:43 +0000

Thanks Kelley! This is GREAT info for people.
I had heard of them but have put off using this service for some unknown reason. Off to check them out, again.