- We use our WhatsApp channel to ask what online backup service our readers use
- 2,664 readers voted, and the amazing 1,300 choose Google Drive
- Let us know in the comments what service uses
To commemorate World Backup Day, we ask our readers Techradar Pro what services they use through our WhatsApp channel (which you can join here!).
Most of us chose to make a backup copy of our online files. He saves him to buy physical hard drives every time he runs out of storage, and his storage is just one click away, which makes it super accessible. It also has many options: with Apple Cloud, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Photos and Idrive, among the most popular options.
According to our readers’ responses, a cloud supplier is, with much, the most popular, and that is Google Drive, with more than 1,300 respondents that choose the service, that is more than 50%. We have reviewed Google Drive, so this is not a big surprise, since the service is fast and easy to use.
Occoriously, the survey revealed that 10% of our readers do not yet support their files, so if you are one of those who need convincing, we have listed 5 reasons why you must make a backup copy of your data to the cloud, be sure to keep your data safe!
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Apple Cloud is also very well located, with 21% of our readers who use this service. This service is very focused on Apple, with only a limited support for Windows and Android users, but it is an excellent option for anyone with an increasingly popular Apple ecosystem! Apple offers a stepped subscription service and keeps its safe files with an encryption; See our full review here to see why this service is the most popular.
Another popular option is OneDrive, with 377 respondents choosing this service (14%). Of our tests, OneDrive has improved a lot recently, and is particularly useful for anyone who spends a lot of time using Windows. OneDrive has a fantastic experience in mobile applications, and is closely integrated with Windows and Microsoft 365, so check out if you use them regularly.
Surprisingly, Dropbox received less than 100 votes, despite being one of our best qualified backup services. Although it is not the cheapest option, Dropbox has many useful options for sharing files and an exceptionally fluid user experience.
Similarly, Idrive only received 16 votes from our readers, but it is a very qualified service by our experts. IDRive offers end -to -end encryption and a lot of backup methods and device options, so take a look at our qualification if you are looking for something new.
Regardless of the service you choose, ensure that your data is protected should be a priority for personal and commercial users.
“The data are today’s soul, which means that data loss can lead to a catastrophic commercial failure,” says Alexander Huang, product director and customer service of Laserfiche. “World supporting day is a reminder to act now, before it is too late. Organizations must evaluate their support strategy today and safeguard their business against data disasters.”
