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What is a GB or gigabyte?
A gigabyte, often abbreviated as GB, is a unit of measurement used to show the amount of data that a particular storage device, such as a computer hard drive, can hold. For example, 1GB of storage could hold about 250 digital music files.
Online file backup services use GB as a measure to track the amount of data you are storing on their servers. Most of the top-rated online backup services allow for unlimited storage of all your files for a low monthly or annual fee. This means that you don't need to be concerned about the number of GBs of storage your files will require.
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Can I transfer Carbonite to my new computer?
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Q: I purchased your product about a month ago then I bought a new computer because my old one was so stinking slow. [...]
Are online backup providers responsible for keeping customers' data unencrypted?
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If an online backup provider was subpoenaed, would it have to hand your data ...
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Q: I have a question about online backup services. In both civil and criminal lawsuits, we have all heard or read about [...]
Does Carbonite offer remote file access?
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Q: Your comparison chart and program details table for carbonite says \"No file access except for full system recovery\", while your review says [...]
Do any of these storage systems back up external hard drives as well as the i...
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Q: I have two external hard drives attached to my laptop for additional storage. Do any of these storage systems back up external [...]
Does Carbonite's unlimited backup storage include data on other drives?
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Q: Does Carbonite's unlimited backup storage include data on other drives (D, E, etc., which are either internal or external) in addition to [...]
What would it cost to back up 3 computers with Carbonite?
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Q: What would it cost me to back up 2 desktops and 1 laptop computer (total of 3) for 1, 2 or 3 [...]
If my hard drive crashes, do I have to reinstall each program?
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Q: If I back up my system with Carbonite and my hard drive crashes, do I have to reinstall each software program in [...]
Does Carbonite store Outlook files and email?
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Q: One thing I'm concerned about is the vast amount of info I have in Microsoft Office. Is Carbonite able to store [...]
Will Mozy back up my external hard drive?
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Q: Will Mozy, or any of the online backup offerings, allow me to back up my external drive along with my desktop drive? [...]
