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<blockquote data-quote="Slydude" data-source="post: 1528464" data-attributes="member: 131855"><p>That is something to keep in mind as an option but there are a couple of things to keep in mind when using them. The following applies to online backup services in general: </p><p></p><p>1. Most of these services have an ongoing cost (subscription monthly or annually)</p><p>2. Some of these services do not backup/restore system (OS) files unless you pay for the "premium" package.</p><p>3. Some of these services do not backup Mac system (OS) files at all even with the "premium" package.</p><p>4. Backups can be slow since many networks on college campuses have decent download speeds but relatively slow upload speeds. </p><p> </p><p>I don't think these services are bad but they are probably best used as off site backups for truly critical files. </p><p></p><p>@OP instead of a "portable" external drive which are sometimes more expensive than regular external drives here's another idea for backups during the day/between classes. How about <a href="https://www.dropbox.com" target="_blank">https://www.dropbox.com</a> This keeps notes taken during the day in a second location while the external drive is unavailable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slydude, post: 1528464, member: 131855"] That is something to keep in mind as an option but there are a couple of things to keep in mind when using them. The following applies to online backup services in general: 1. Most of these services have an ongoing cost (subscription monthly or annually) 2. Some of these services do not backup/restore system (OS) files unless you pay for the "premium" package. 3. Some of these services do not backup Mac system (OS) files at all even with the "premium" package. 4. Backups can be slow since many networks on college campuses have decent download speeds but relatively slow upload speeds. I don't think these services are bad but they are probably best used as off site backups for truly critical files. @OP instead of a "portable" external drive which are sometimes more expensive than regular external drives here's another idea for backups during the day/between classes. How about [url]https://www.dropbox.com[/url] This keeps notes taken during the day in a second location while the external drive is unavailable. [/QUOTE]
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