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Question

Back to "Backup"

Feb 29, 2012 3:43AM PST

Before I try to transfer my data from my iMac to my new MacBook Pro, I'm thinking it might be wise to backup things to an online site. I have checked out three, "Mozy," "Just Cloud" and "BackBlaze." I kind of like the idea of BackBlaze and wonder if anyone has any thoughts they'd like to share on any of these or others I've not mentioned.

Hardware Overview:

Model Name: iMac
Model Identifier: iMac4,1
Processor Name: Intel Core Duo
Processor Speed: 1.83 GHz
Number Of Processors: 1
Total Number Of Cores: 2
L2 Cache (per processor): 2 MB
Memory: 512 MB
Bus Speed: 667 MHz
Boot ROM Version: IM41.0055.B08
SMC Version: 1.1f5


Thanks,
Old Granny Lola

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Backing up is always a good idea
Feb 29, 2012 8:58AM PST

Mozy has a decent reputation but check that you can transfer the rights to the backup from the old machine to the new one when you are ready to.

How did you get on with the Wireless Network? I never did hear back from you.


P

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Backing up & wireless
Feb 29, 2012 9:15PM PST

Thanks, P for the advice on Mozy, I will check it out. As for the wireless, John's pc is out of commission for a couple of weeks and he doesn't want to check into wireless for us until he gets it back...... don't know his reason, but it's his house so.... I have been able to get onto Linksys a couple of times, (just playing around) but am concerned about security. Anyway, until I get things transferred, I see no hurry.

Old Granny Lola

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You know where we are if you need help
Mar 1, 2012 4:41AM PST

Look forward to hearing that you managed it all without a problem

P