Dropbox

I do advocate backing up files onto an external harddrive as it's been hammered into my mind like a set of computational commandments. Thou shalt backup thy files... thou shalt blog. However, why not take advantage of that omnipresent internet connection I have access to?

That's where Dropbox comes in. It's an application for all operating systems, including mobile ones like iOS or Android, and you can think of this service as equivalent to an external harddrive in the Cloud. This means that you can not just have your files backed up, but that you can access them from anywhere you can get an internet connection.

The way it works is simple. You're given one folder called your Dropbox and you put your files in there. You can create folders, put in your images, save them, rename files, and more. It acts like a normal folder. The trick in it is that behind the scenes, every file you put in there is uploaded to Dropbox securely and automatically. You keep your files on your computer and on the web, and on every device that can get to the web.

You can share your files too by getting direct links to them for other people to look at and download. There are a bunch of other useful features and the owners are constantly adding more.

Personally, I use Dropbox to hold all my school files and personal photos. That way, I can get to my school files on any computer, even ones that aren't mine, when I need them. Everything is secure and easy!

You can get a free account with 2GB (+ extra space for free), or pay a bit more to get even more space.

Try out Dropbox, you might find that it's a great way to supplement your harddrives and replace your USB drives.