It is vital to regularly back up the files that you have in your hard drive, because it is a fact that sooner or later disaster will struck, and there are files and documents which are irreplaceable by definition. A newcomer in the field of backup is Carbonite.

The program can be downloaded and tested free of charge. Like most contemporary backup programs, it can perform its duty in a virtually automatic and non-intrusive manner. Essentially, Carbonite installs a small program in your computer that runs in the background and looks for new files, or files that have been modified. These files are secured offsite, but before they leave your computer they are encrypted twice to ensure your privacy and security. Carbonite can be purchased online at the Carbonite website, or at Amazon.com. It must be remembered that a copy of the program is bundled by Microsoft together with MS Money.