[tobyhill]

Just go out and buy a 500 gb backup drive, plug the usb port in and set windows for automatic backup.

No Carbonite needed.

[Victor]

"....Just go out and buy a 500 gb backup drive, plug the usb port in and set windows for automatic backup......"

How you you set Windows for auto backup..??

[Cato in PA]

You could also use an inexpensive NAS like the TonidoPlug, PogoPlug, or one of Synology’s lower-end units. In simple terms, an NAS is like your own personal file server for backing up data. You can even access its files remotely like you can with Carbonite.

Most NAS units have extra features that really come in handy, such as streaming music & videos to smartphones and DLNA-compliant A/V receivers, that make them well worth the investment.

[mikrofon]

If you want better security:

- Buy two drives
- Encrypt them
- Swap regularly to a safe, external site (NOT the in-Laws ;)

Extra work, but you’re being proactive ... Also, a good disk imaging program is a must.