Tips to save your data from getting corrupted

In present days , computers have become a part of life and we are so much dependent on our digital devices that carry our data , useful information and our personal information and credentials. Think of the day you forgot to take your phone to office , you can't live without your phone as you would feel something missing from your life. Data ,contacts and personal information present in your devices are so important that could be in need anytime , so there is a strong need to have some backup option available.

 Here are some tips you can take precautions to protect your  important  documents,emails,photograph ,music.

Local Storage

There are many ways you can protect your data. Backup of your data can be the first thing that comes to mind but the work seems very boring as you keep on updating or adding your data in your local drives.Now there is no need to do it manually as modern windows OS come with inbuilt backup tools that automate the process itself and you don't need to do it manually.As you keep on changing your data ,the backup software detects the change and automate the backup process whenever you are connected to internet connection. The quickest place to save your data is your PC's local drives. But drives are not a safe option as anytime problem can occur in your windows , there are more chances that your data can be lost because local drives are not separate drives , they have been created by partition from single drive present in your computer.Most PC's come with a single drive so It would be better you use an external drive and keep on taking backup at regular intervals or you can set reminder that will notify you every week for taking backup.

Cloud Storage

Local Storage is a good idea but cloud storage is better as it provide access to your documents and all stuffs from anywhere.Even cloud storage are coming with mobile apps , it provide a more easy method to access your files from anywhere.You can use any of the following free cloud services.

                                  DropBox

DropBox provide a free cloud storage of 2 GB and referring it to your friends , you can get upto 18 GB of storage.It's mobile app is also available on Android , Blackberry and iOS and software is available on Windows ,Linux and on MAC PCs.It provide an offline folder on your PC and placing files in that folder will synchronise your files to your online cloud storage automatically and it will available on your smartphones as well.

                                 Google Drive

Google drive offers free storage of 15 GB which include Gmail ,Picasa and other Google services. Earlier it was 5 GB but Google has recently expanded it to 15 GB and some of Google users are also given an offer of 25 GB for next 2 years.It means 10 GB free for next 2 years.Google drive is ideal for storage of documents and provide a support of over thirty formats.Google drive app ia also available on Android and iOS.You can also download a offline drive on your PC as well and share your folder with your friends and relatives.

                                        Box

Box cloud service provide a free usage of 10 GB.You can store your documents ,photos and music files.It provide enough space for storing your personal documents and files. You can also share your box folders with your family ,relatives and your friends too with your choice of access privilege. Box apps are available on Android ,iOS and even on Windows phones.

                                           Skydrive

Skydrive provides a free storage of 7 GB over web browser and it also provides the same features like all other drives and here also you can install an offline version of skydrive and putting your files in that drive automatically synchronize your data online and you can access it from anywhere.It supports well with photos as well as slide sharing features and sharing on social media can done from skydrive. Skydrive apps are availale on Android .iOS and as well as on Windows phone.

                       Mega Cloud Storage

Mega cloud service provider top in providing the maximum free online storage of 50 GB.It act as a locker for your online data as it provide security with AES-128 encryption for your data.Its service is available on PCs and on Android ,iOS and Windows devices.

Backup and Restore with Windows

When your data has been corrupted , you can use the windows feature of backup and Restore.It can restore your all data and computer is brought into same state as it was on the date of restore point creation. Windows 7 users can learn more at How to Restore your computer.

Windows 8.1 users can perform this by connecting an external device and then pointing cursor to top right area of screen and in charms bar that appear click on search option and type file history and enable file history option and follow instructions to backup of folders you want.You can also restore files from earlier copies also.

So keep a regular backup of your important data wherever you feel easy and convenient because earlier precaution is better rather than learning after loosing the data.

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