It’s back-to-school time and a perfect time to take care of the files on your student’s laptop or desktop computer. You know the drill: something happens and they forgot to backup their files. They lose that important research they have done for a term paper or the notes they took in Chemistry class. Or worse yet, they lose that precious college essay they have been working on for months.

Panic ensues and there is absolutely nothing you can do except take it to a repair shop and hope they can recover the data. Not if you have Carbonite! The program automatically backs up your files so you don’t have to. No more worrying about backing up files. With Carbonite you get:

• Cloud Backup: Cloud backup not only protects your data so you can get it back in the event of data loss, but it also provides remote access to files when you’re away from your computer. Carbonite’s cloud backup plans start at just $59.99 per year, and runs in the background so new and changed files are backed up automatically. And for the student who always forgets to print out their homework or loses papers before they’re due, Anytime, Anywhere Access ensures they can download, print or email their backed up files from any computer, iOS or Android device.
• Virus Protection: While back-to-school virus protection generally consists of stocking up on tissues and hand sanitizer, the threat of computer viruses shouldn’t be ignored. Millions of computer viruses can allow someone to access your data, collect billing information, or take control of your computer, and can also slow down your computer and interfere with your programs.
• Password Protocol: Today’s youth are more connected than ever – 78 percent have cell phones, nearly one quarter have their own tablet, and more than nine in 10 teenagers have a computer or access to one. With many schools relaxing their technology policies to allow students to bring devices to school, it’s important to make sure students implement security measures like passwords to make sure that your family’s data doesn’t get into the wrong hands.
• Mobile Data Usage: Nearly three in four teens say they access the internet from their phones, tablets and other mobile devices. While on-the-go internet allows students to remotely access files, quickly look up a fact for a history paper and connect with peers, data usage fees can be expensive. Review your family’s cellular data plan to ensure your package fits your needs, and ask your family to use Wi-Fi to connect whenever possible to avoid overage fees.

I installed it on my Mac and it works fabulously. I no longer have to worry about forgetting to back up my files. Installation was easy and leaving it on overnight and my computer was backed up when I got up in the morning. It worked like a charm!

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