Backing Up Files

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I wanted to remind everyone that it is best practice to backup your files. While this is one of those things that we take sometimes take lightly, it is a good idea to have a copy for that worst case scenario.

Below are a few ideas on how and where you can backup your important files.

*Purchase a flash/external hard drive.
-They seem to be getting cheaper by the day and are very simple to use.

*Use your Massac Account. (1 GB Free Space)
 -Go to http://docs.massac.org
-Login using your Massac Google Account credentials.
-Click the Upload button in the upper left portion of the screen.
-Here you will see a spot to add files to upload.
-Once you have selected the files you wish to upload, click the Start Upload button.
-Your files have now been uploaded to your Massac Account.

*Use Dropbox. (2 GB Free Space)
 -Go to http://www.dropbox.com
-Click Download Dropbox button.
-Follow the Installation instructions.
-It will also prompt you to set up a new account, if you don't already have one.
-By default, you can have a shortcut to Dropbox placed on your desktop.
-You can add files to your Dropbox that will be automatically synchronized to the web.

*Use Windows Live SkyDrive. (25 GB Free Space)
-To learn more about this, please visit http://explore.live.com/windows-live-skydrive


There are other options available, but I at least wanted to share those ideas.

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