You probably know how important it is to keep your data backed up. Depending on how good you are about it, you may back up your data frequently or only when someone reminds you to get it done.

But one of the things many people don’t think about when backing up their data is what happens if both your computer and your backup are destroyed. Think about natural disasters. How do you recover?

That’s the kind of thing I like about the idea of an online backup. Your data is far away from you.

Of course, backing up online requires a certain degree of trust with the company holding your data. You have to be certain that they will respect your privacy and have your data there for you when you need it.

You also have to consider the price. IDrive offers a great deal - 2 GB of space free, and reasonable monthly prices if you need more room. You can even schedule your downloads so that you don’t have to think about backing up - probably most people’s weakness.