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If you need a mass-storage solution, external hard drives can store hundreds of gigabytes of data. If you need a small amount of extra storage or you want to easily transport files from one computer to another, a USB flash drive is an option. These tiny drives come in capacities of up to 32 GB. See our reports on
If you mainly want to store and share photos, consider going with a photo-centric service instead. See our related reports on
David Pogue of The New York Times reports on the Carbonite review scandal. Pogue details the work of a disgruntled customer who uncovered that two employees at Carbonite posted fake owner-written reviews on Amazon.com. Carbonite's CEO apologized for the controversy, explaining that the incidents occurred before policies about this had been put in place.
Last August, Howard Marks of InformationWeek reported of two online backup services going out of business, and he offers good advice about choosing a reputable company.
Peter Wayner of The New York Times discusses online backup options that may be helpful in the article "You Know About Backups. Now, Do It Online."
Lincoln Spector at ComputerWorld provides an informative overview of backup strategies.
David Strom of The New York Times discusses online backup options for businesses.
Baseline Magazine has a useful article on how to choose a remote backup service that's right for you.
The blog ToMuse.com has a rundown of 42 online backup services, including a chart where you can compare each one's features.
You can find more information on backup service websites, though some of these services make it difficult to find pricing information.
