How do you back up your valuable data?

For which of your devices do you back up your data?

Desktop or laptop computer

Tablet/pad

Smartphone

Other

What’s your motivation? Why do you back up your data?

To make sure I don’t lose anything.

Some one convinced me it was a good idea.

How do you back up your valuable data?

Automatic backup service.

Manual backup

Manual backup

I keep hard copies

How often do you back up your valuable data?

Every day.

Weekly.

Monthly.

As the spirit moves, but usually less than once a month.

I don't know.

Have you ever had to use your backup data?

Yes.

No.

I don't remember.

Where do you back up your data? (check all that apply)

On removable storage

In the cloud

Locally

What’s your biggest concern about the security and availability of your data?

Theft.

Deletion.

Disorganization.

What type of data are you most concerned about losing?

Photos, other graphics.

Notes, records, other written information.

Linked information that someone else controls.

Passwords, other personal information.

What’s the most useful tool you have found to help keep your data available, organized, and safe?