Why a backup is more important than you think
In brief: World Backup Day and creating backups
World Backup Day is a reminder of something that is often overlooked: keeping your files safe. With a good backup, you can avoid losing everything because of a crash or mistake. With solutions such as Acronis, you can arrange this automatically and without any hassle.
Your laptop no longer starts up. Or you open a folder and notice files have disappeared. That is the moment you realise how much you actually store on your device. Photos, work files, administration. Things you cannot simply recreate.
That is why World Backup Day exists. One day each year to remind you to arrange something simple that makes a big difference: a backup.
What happens without a backup?
Without a backup, you rely on a single location where your files are stored. And that comes with risks.
This is what can happen:
- Your laptop or PC crashes
- Files are deleted by accident
- Your device is damaged or stolen
- Software issues cause data loss
In many cases, files can no longer be recovered afterwards. That is exactly why a backup is not a luxury, but something you simply want to have arranged properly.
What should you back up?
Not everything is equally important, but there are some files you really do not want to lose. Think of:
Personal files
Photos and videos you cannot recreate.
Work and administration
Documents, projects and important data.
Your entire system
With a system backup, you can restore everything exactly as it was.
Cloud data such as Microsoft 365
Many people think OneDrive is automatically a backup, but that is not the case.
OneDrive is intended for storage and synchronisation, not as a full backup. That means everything you do is synchronised immediately.
Do you delete a file? Then it disappears from OneDrive too.
Do you overwrite a document? Then the old version is replaced.
Does a file become damaged or infected? Then that version is synchronised as well.
So without a separate backup, you do not have a safe copy to fall back on.
With Acronis, you can solve this through cloud-to-cloud backup. This creates an additional copy of your Microsoft 365 data, such as OneDrive and Outlook. That way, you can always return to an earlier version, even if something has already been deleted or changed.
Automatic backup vs manual backup
You can create a backup in two ways.
Manual
You transfer files yourself to an external drive.
Advantages:
- Simple
- No extra software needed
Disadvantages:
- Easy to forget
- Files are not always up to date
- Takes time
Automatic
Software creates backups automatically at fixed times.
Advantages:
- Always up to date
- No need to worry about it
- Quick recovery
Disadvantage:
- You need software
For most people, automatic is the best choice. It prevents you from postponing it or forgetting it.
Which Acronis backup suits you?
Acronis has different packages, depending on how extensively you want to arrange your backup.
Acronis True Image Essentials
Acronis True Image Essentials is the basic option if you want to create a local backup.
- Backups on your own device or external drive
- Full system backups
- Recovery of files and systems
Suitable if you want to stay in control without cloud storage.
Acronis True Image Advanced
If you want more security and convenience, Acronis True Image Advanced is a logical next step.
- Everything included in Essentials
- 500 GB cloud storage
- Automatic backups
- Protection against ransomware
This is a popular choice because your files are also safe if your device fails.
Acronis True Image Premium
If you want to arrange everything properly, choose Acronis True Image Premium
- Everything included in Advanced
- 1000 GB cloud storage
- More extensive backup and recovery options
- Additional data management features
Useful if you have a lot of important files or use multiple devices.
Why start using a backup now?
Many people think they can do it later. Until something goes wrong.
World Backup Day is a good moment to simply get it arranged. Setting it up takes little time, but it can save you a lot of problems.
With Acronis, you benefit from:
- 100% legitimate software
- Instant download
- Free installation service
- Support 7 days a week
That way, you can get started straight away and be sure everything is set up correctly.
Arrange your backup today
Do not wait until you lose your files. Make sure you can always recover them.
See which Acronis solution suits you and arrange your backup today.
