| I have only backed up one thing on my | | | | budget. I began searching for other options and I |
| computer--my iPod library. This is because my | | | | found an online backup system that sounded easy to |
| computer suggested that I back up my iPod music. I | | | | use. Luckily, it was free too! Since I don't have a lot |
| did it because I had bought numerous songs on | | | | of time or money, I quickly downloaded the |
| iTunes and I wanted to have my songs backed on | | | | software, installed it, and backed up my files right |
| CDs in case a virus ruined my computer. However, | | | | then. |
| after taking the time to burn a stack of CDs, I | | | | It backed up 2 GB and stored it for as long as I |
| decided not to take the time to back up my whole | | | | wanted. I decided that I would go to unlimited |
| computer because I knew it would take too long. | | | | storage for about $5 per month if I needed to. |
| Who wants to sit in front of their computer for a | | | | At first I was a little hesitant about my data being |
| few days to insert CDs and remove burned CDs? | | | | stored on the internet, but there is a private key |
| However, after my virus protection expired, I | | | | encryption and a locked file to prevent others from |
| decided to look into finding a better back up plan for | | | | stealing my data (somebody may not want my |
| my computer files. | | | | boring bio paper, but they may think my finances are |
| My friend suggested that I buy an external hard | | | | interesting). |
| drive, but it seemed too expensive on my student | | | | |