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Data Backup Setup for Your Home
Hard drives fail, laptops get dropped, and accounts get compromised. A backup you set up once and forget is the best protection for files you can't replace.
Sound familiar?
- "All our family photos are on one laptop."
- "I'm not sure if my files are backed up."
- "My cloud storage is full and I don't know what to do."
- "I want a backup but don't understand the options."
How data backup setup works
A good backup plan usually means more than one copy of important files, with at least one copy stored somewhere other than your computer. That might be an external drive, a cloud service you already pay for, or both.
We set it up so it runs automatically, show you how to check that it's working, and test a restore so you know your files can actually come back.
What's included
- Review of what needs protecting
- External drive and/or cloud backup setup
- Automatic backup schedule
- A test restore
- Simple instructions for checking backups
What's not included
- The cost of drives or cloud subscriptions
- Recovering files from a drive that has already failed (assessed separately)
Who it's for
Families, students, and remote workers with photos, documents, or work files they can't afford to lose.
Remote or on-site?
Cloud backup can often be configured remotely. External drive setup is easiest in person.
Pricing
Pricing is quoted after we understand the problem. You'll get the estimate before any paid work begins.
How it works
- 01
Tell us what devices and files matter most.
- 02
We recommend a backup approach that fits your budget.
- 03
We set it up and test it.
Questions about data backup setup
Isn't cloud sync the same as a backup?
Not quite. Sync copies changes, including deletions, across devices. A backup keeps separate copies you can restore from.
How often should I back up?
Automatically, ideally every day for files that change often.
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