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I'm wondering, if I'm traveling abroad and not bringing my computer, can I use Carbonite to access files?

January 31st, 2011 - Posted by Kent

The following is an actual user-submitted question:

Q: I'm wondering if I'm traveling abroad and not bringing my computer, can I use Carbonite to access files?

A: Yes, you can access your files from any Internet-connected computer with a web browser. That's one of the beauties of Carbonite. Simply log on to the remote access section of Carbonite.com, and you'll have instant access to your files. You do want to be sure you're accessing Carbonite.com from a trusted computer, one you're pretty sure is free of viruses or spyware. Because of this, we don't recommend that you use public computers such as those found at Internet cafes. Since you're likely to have sensitive files backed up, the last thing you want is for someone using a keylogger to gain access to your account.

Alternately, if you have a smart phone, such as an iPhone or Android-based phone, you can access your files from a Carbonite app. For more information on online backup, please see our online backup reviews and comparisons.

2 Responses to “I'm wondering, if I'm traveling abroad and not bringing my computer, can I use Carbonite to access files?”

  1. Kirby Says:

    This really is some thing I have to do more research into, appreciate the post.

  2. antonio Says:

    how can i access my facebook account when im out of the country

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