Carbonite

Bottom line: Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount
MyPCBackup

Bottom line: Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup
Mozy

Bottom line: Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives
LiveDrive Backup

Bottom line: Simple and cheap backup that lets you use unlimited storage space for one computer; nice service for backing things up on the go
SugarSync

Bottom line: Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial
SpiderOak

Bottom line: Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users
SOS Online Backup

Bottom line: Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup.
IDrive

Bottom line: Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing
ElephantDrive

Bottom line: Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 5 computers, though the interface is not the best
Norton Online Backup

Bottom line: Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule
IBackup

Bottom line: Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies
Dropbox

Bottom line: Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution

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Carrie Bradshaw learned the hard way

July 15th, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

I was flipping through the channels the other night when I came across an old episode of Sex and the City. It happened to be "My Motherboard, Myself," from season four, in which Carrie's laptop crashes. Aiden, Miranda, and the Tekserve technician all ask, "When was the last time you backed up?"  Carrie responds, "Um, I don't do that." She calls Miranda and whines, "No one talks about backing up. You've never used that expression with me before, ever, but apparently, everybody's secretly running home at night and backing up their work."

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So I was sitting on the couch, watching this scene, thinking that Carrie is such an idiot. And then it occurred to me that, although I am well aware of the importance of backing up, I have not been backing up my own work! I am a way bigger idiot than Carrie! So, naturally, I hurried to the online backup service reviews at NextAdvisor.com and quickly remedied the situation. Because feeling dumber than Carrie Bradshaw is very unpleasant!

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