Computer Repair Vancouver

There are a variety of different ways that you can duplicate your computers data. Although it is ultimately up to you as to which method you choose, we here at Computer Repair Vancouver strongly recommend that you choose one right now and stick with a regular backup scheme. This way, when your computer is suddenly in need of repair, you won't be left in a panicked state.

So, what are a few of the most popular ways to backup your computer data:

1.) USB key

+ Fairly cheap

+ Ubiquitous - they can be purchased at almost any computer repair shop.

+ Easy to carry due to their small size

- Easy to lose

- They can't very large files like videos

2.) CD/DVD

+ Disks are very cheap these days

+ CDs/DVDs are easy to find

- They can become scratched

- They can stop working over time

- CD's can't store a lot of information (DVD's can store more)

- Requires a CD/DVD burner on your computer

3.) External Hard drive

+ Can store huge amounts of information

+ Can be found at most computer repair stores

+ Extremely reliable

- Cost more than a USB or CD/DVD

- Weigh much more than the previous alternatives