Starting university is a snowball of preparation. Along with the usual staples of books, folders and highlighters, you’re likely to have eagerly torn the wrapping from a new computer or laptop, courtesy of your parents. Some of you will stay at home, while others will move out or even emigrate to begin those crucial years of higher education. Whichever university, whichever country, and whichever year you are embarking upon, one fact remains unchanged: coursework, projects and dissertations will inundate your hard drives.
With all the work you’re doing on your computer, it’s important to keep in mind that computers crash, and what you lose could spell disaster. That important essay you’ve spent the last few weeks researching could be gone for if your hard drive were to crash or laptop get stolen. What’s more, the majority of universities will no longer accept a hardware failure as a reason for missing a deadline. And it’s not just your work that your hard drive holds either. Potential life-long friendships begin at university, documented by photos and videos with classmates and housemates – all on your computer. These memories are as irreplaceable as your typed up notes and meticulously updated coursework.
So this semester, make sure you are backing up your files to avoid losing your hard work and cherished memories. Carbonite Online Backup automatically backs up your computer’s files, resulting in a reliable alternative to having them scattered across Internet sites and on removable hardware. Should your hard drive crash or laptop be stolen, you can quickly recover your due essay - even with the deadline only hours away. Backing up is both a necessary precaution and highly reassuring protective measure for today’s computer-centric university experience.