Many people rely only on an external drive for backup — not realizing it can fail, get damaged or stolen. Cloud backup adds security that physical drives can’t match.
💽 External Drive
- One-time purchase, long-term usage
- Fast access, no internet required
- But can fail suddenly or get physically damaged
☁ Cloud Backup
- Automatic scheduled backups
- Encrypted files even if stolen
- Accessible from any device and disaster-proof
🔐 Best Strategy
The safest storage approach for U.S. users is a hybrid backup system — external drive + encrypted cloud backup.
Tip: Backup is not about storage — it’s about protection. Keep your data in more than one safe location.
