Easy Computer Backup {Recover files, stress-free backup}

It might sound like this is a commercial, but I promise you it's not. Carbonite has no idea who I am. I'm just a computer-user with hundreds of pictures, songs, and files that I'd be devastated if I lost. But let's rewind a bit...

Several years ago my dad got me an external hard drive to store my pictures and files. I think he got tired of my annual computer crash freak-out. I was using an old MacBook Pro and while macs completely rock, occasionally mine would get a cup of water spilled on it crash. Normally the Geniuses would be able to fix it for me, but I would still freak out about losing all my photos, music, and documents. This was pre-cloud days but I set the external drive to automatically back up my files every day or so. This worked great until I got too many pictures and outgrew the space...or forgot.

My first semester in seminary my computer crashed. It was awesome. I had a paper due on Monday and on Sunday night my computer crashed. I lost all of my research, the paper (that had been done for days), and lots of other important things. I'd backed up to the external hard drive somewhat recently so I didn't lose my music or pictures, I hadn't backed up my research or paper. I had to start completely over from scratch...after already returning my library books. It was heartbreaking.

Two years ago or so I heard a commercial for Carbonite on the Dave Ramsey Show. The commercial was compelling, but it took me about 7 months to jump on the bandwagon. Thankfully, I still use a mac haven't had to use the restore function, but I'll tell you that I sleep a lot better knowing that if my computer crashes, every one of the pictures I've taken will be safe.

That means my computer could crash and I'd still have Photoshop, pictures of Wesley's birth, and all the songs I've collected over the years. And I don't have to think about backing up my computer - it's all automatic. Even better than that, it's stored virtually. This means that if my house were to flood, catch on fire, or if we were robbed (heaven forbid), my precious photos will still be safe. My external hard drive was vulnerable to all of those things.

I just renewed my annual subscription to Carbonite a few days ago. If you're interested in Carbonite, I'm thrilled to offer you 2 free months when you sign up. You can try for free for 15 days and then sign up for 14 months for just $59. To get two months free, click this link or any of the "Carbonites" above. It's a great deal and I'm excited to share it with you.

Full disclosure: Carbonite really doesn't know who I am. I just want you to know about a great product that I really enjoy. I was sent a link when I renewed my subscription that gave my friends 2 free months. For everyone who signs up, I get a $10 amazon gift card. That's awesome because it's a win for you (2 free months) and a win for me ($10 amazon gift card)!

Have you ever lost everything on your computer? Do you use a back-up service? What's been your experience?