Free Online Backups For Your Important Files

You've probably heard by now how important it is to make backups of the data stored on your computer-your precious pictures, important e-mails, documents and other vital information that could be potentially lost if your computer ever suffered a major malfunction.

But, if you thought that the only way to make these backups was by using CDs or some other external device, think again-you can also accomplish this task online at one of several sites that will store copies of your data on the Web.

Here are a few online backup sites to check out:

• Mozy.com
• Idrive.com
• Xdrive.com

All of these online backup services offer a limited amount of free storage-enough to allow you to make backups for at least some of your pictures and important documents-for unlimited online storage you'll have to pay of course!