Author Bennyfacter
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This training video shows you how to setup automatic backups to the most secure location, the cloud. I have demonstrated in this video how to setup this up using the free cloud storage service Dropbox.

You simply select the folders you want to backup, copy and paste them into your Dropbox folder and then every time you turn on your computer, the changes made to those folders are backed up to the cloud automatically.

The cloud in it's simplest form is a secure online storage location accessible only by you and the people you grant access to it. The cloud provider creates multiple encrypted copies of your data which are backed up on their servers.

Using this backup method, you no longer need to remember to do manual backups as the backups occur automatically every time you turn on your computer. You also have piece of mind knowing that your data won't be lost if something happens to your computer.

I hope you found this video useful, as always, please leave your comments and feedback below.

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kholmes Premium
Good training. :))
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AndyJ Premium
Hi Ben, thanks for this great tip on drop box back-up. Nice!!!!
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Bennyfacter Premium
Hopefully this will help people to configure some backups to prevent them losing their important files and hard work :) Thanks for the feedback!
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Funmine Premium
Thank you, Benny!
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elusian Premium
great info. thanks
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Loes Premium
Hi Benny Does it work the same for outlook - one drive?
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Bennyfacter Premium
OneDrive is another great cloud service, it will automatically backup your photos and computer settings, but you have to manually copy files from your computer that you want to backup.
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Loes Premium
Thanks Benny
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