Keep Your Photos Safe
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Keep Your Photos Safe
Summary
Are you ensuring the safety of your precious photos? Our computers and storage devices are filled with cherished memories and experiences. Yet, electronic media can fail. Hard drives crash, and removable media can malfunction. Despite the risk, many people neglect to back up their important files. Read on to discover effective ways to safeguard your photos.
Are Your Precious Photos Safe?
Many of us store our precious photos on computers and removable storage. However, these electronic media are not foolproof. Hard drives can crash, and removable media may fail. Disasters can strike unexpectedly, potentially causing the loss of thousands of photos in a single moment.
What are Backups?
Backups are essentially copies of your files stored in a secure location. For example, you could save your photos on a DVD and leave it at a friend's house. Keeping it in your own home is less secure, as a disaster might destroy both your computer and the backups.
In the past, creating backups was a complex task requiring technical expertise. Fortunately, there are now user-friendly software solutions and online services to simplify the process. Here are two popular options for safeguarding your photo albums: burning them to a DVD/CD or using an online backup service.
Backing Up to a DVD/CD
To back up photos on a DVD/CD, you'll need a writer drive and compatible software. This method is cost-effective, with writer drives and software available for under $100 and individual DVDs/CDs costing just a few cents. A well-known software for this purpose is Roxio.
After burning your photos, store the DVD/CD in a secure place, possibly with family or a trusted friend. Remember to update your backups regularly, especially when you take new photos. For small collections, it can be easiest to burn a new complete set.
Backing Up to an Online Backup Service
Backup services have embraced the internet, offering solutions for everything from photo albums to documents. These services typically charge a monthly fee between $10 and $20, while some offer limited free plans. Instead of using physical media, you upload your photos to a website, which then keeps them safe. If disaster strikes, you can download your files or request a DVD/CD with your data.
Online backup services are often user-friendly. Many provide software that you install on your computer to automatically upload new photos and ensure your backup is always current.
Examples include Streamload, offering a free 10GB space (around 10,000 photos at 2 megapixels), and Xdrive, starting at $10 a month for 5GB.
By choosing reliable backup methods, you can protect your precious memories and avoid losing them to unexpected disasters.
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