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03-18-2015, 06:47 AM

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quiltstringz

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I also got an external drive and it has worked great for keeping all of my quilting info on. Also if I am going to someone's house and know that we might like to look at something it is a whole lot easier to take that than pack up my lap top

03-18-2015, 06:59 AM

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tessagin

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I have the thumb drives also.

03-19-2015, 08:12 AM

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kathidahl

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Originally Posted by Onebyone

Pay a yearly fee and get Carbonite. You get what you pay for. It's safe and you don't have to do anything. Every file and picture is backed up forever. New computer? You don't lose anything from the old even if it crashed.

Carbonite is a good suggestion for many people. I have no problem with free programs, but you do have to be vigilant during the download process. I agree that my grandkids get junk because of non diligence...I clean up their computers...but I use several free programs and have for years. Just have to watch what you are doing..and I am done on this topic.

03-19-2015, 08:16 AM

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BettyGee

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Originally Posted by ManiacQuilter2

I have read articles written by this guy before. Not sure if I trust anything that is free.

You are a very wise computer user.

03-19-2015, 08:40 AM

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BettyGee

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Originally Posted by kathidahl

Just watch the source when you download a free program and you'll be fine. I'm lucky that my son is a computer engineer and has taught me so much. I clean my computer regularly and watch very closely as you do, being vigilant is the key.

03-19-2015, 03:16 PM

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matraina

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I'm always wary of offers like this. It could be a source for someone to do things to your computer - just like the guy(s) who call to tell you there's something wrong with your windows because it's sending out certain signals; but, if you go to your computer, he can tell you how to fix it. I always say that I don't have a computer and they hang up.

03-20-2015, 05:56 PM

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captlynhall

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I agree with OnebyOne. Carbonite is worth the price. I never even have to think about it. It's all automatic and also in the cloud. A back up device used at home could also be lost due to fire, flood, lightening strike, the dog ate it, etc.