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
JustCloud

Bottom line: Easy to use unlimited backup for one computer, external drive backup and multiple-system syncing abilities
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 3 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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Don't rely on Flickr to back up your pictures

August 5th, 2009 - Posted by Caitlin

Valleywag reports on user complaints about the reliability of Flickr's paid service. On more than one occassion, a paying Flickr user has lost thousands of photos, without warning or recourse. Deleted photos cannot be recovered under any circumstances, and apparently, Flickr's customer support has been less than helpful in resolving these situations.

Flickr is a photo-sharing site. It is not designed for storage or backup. If you're relying on Flickr or any other photo-sharing site to store your photos, you're putting them at risk. Instead, consider an affordable and reliable online backup service to store and protect your pictures, as well as your music and other documents. You can learn more about online backup by checking out our reviews and comparison chart.

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