Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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✳️ Backing up data using an online backup service can be an important part of an overall strategy, but there are important limits and considerations.

✳️ Online backup
Online backups are convenient but not enough. They can be slow, incomplete, and vulnerable to security risks. Use them as part of a broader backup strategy, including local full-image backups, to ensure comprehensive protection of your data. Of course, the best backup strategy is the one you’ll consistently use.

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Chapters
0:00 Are online backups a good idea?
0:45 The cloud
1:25 Online backup is not practical for everything
2:35 Requires being online
3:15 Everything ends up online
3:50 It's on someone else's computer
4:45 Have a full backup strategy

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