There are various ways to back up the data on your laptop or desktop computer. Below I will cover the most common and convenient methods. Click on the title of the method you would like more information on.

Time Machine
Pros:
- Backs up entire computer without user intervention
- Software is free and already installed on the computer
Cons:
- You must purchase an external hard drive
- Requires the hard drive to be plugged in regularly to backup

Drag and Drop
Pros:
- You can backup only files that you want, instead of the entire computer
- No software to install or configure
Cons:
- You must purchase an external storage device
- You must manually back up your data and keep track of what has been backed up

Online "In the Cloud"
Pros:
- All data is backed up on a protected server and can be accessed from any computer or device that is online
- You can easily share documents and files with other district members
- You can backup only files that you want, instead of the entire computer
Cons:
- You only get 30Gb of storage space for free. More storage requires a paid premium account
- You have to manually backup your data and keep track of what has been backed up