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You could use a second internal hard drive, although that would mean leaving the backup in the office. Windows automatically accommodates multiple.
hard drives. You could simply copy your data from the master hard drive to the second one, known as a slave.
If having two hard drives appeals to you, consider a RAID system. RAID stands for Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks. These systems can be.
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When you save something, it automatically saves to both drives. The second drive looks just like the first. So if one fails, you have a perfect copy. And.
Some motherboards have RAID capability built in. If yours doesn't, a RAID card can be added to the computer.
However, a RAID system would leave your backup inside the computer. That leaves you vulnerable to fire or theft.
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Need More Security? Consider an Online Backup Service
If you're especially concerned about safety, you might want to consider an Internet backup. There are many firms on the web that will store your data.
for you, for a monthly fee. You can run the backup automatically.
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Don't consider this route unless you have a high-speed internet connection. Backups by dial-up modem could tie up your phone lines for hours at a.
time.