Plus the disadvantages of cloud backups
How to use Google Backup and Sync
The main rule for backups is that you should have them in at least two different places, which are unlikely to be destroyed at the same time. This has been the prevailing opinion for years, at least, but cloud storage services have changed the equation. Now you can put your data in the trusted hands of big companies!
Okay, opinions on the privacy implications are mixed, but the fact is that it is possible to back up your entire hard drive to Google Drive using Google Backup and Sync. We'll show you how.
There are quite a few specific benefits to backing up your data to the cloud. Particularly when it comes to Google’s cloud, but this is true for most reputable providers. If Google has your data in their cloud storage service, it benefits from high safety and security standards.
