WHAT ABOUT VIDEO?

Backing up video online is tougher than photos, due to the large size of video files and limited options. Here at Talking Tech, we generate 30 to 60 gigabytes of video weekly, which makes external hard drives the only viable and affordable option for backup. Online options for video are limited. Here are a few:

Online services SmugMug and Phanfare offer unlimited video backup, starting at $80 and $99 yearly. Knowthat it will take a good deal of time to upload your large video files, so bring a good book with you during the uploading process.

Pure video sites like Vimeo and YouTube might be a better way to go. Vimeo offers free downloads, but not in HD. Video Plus costs $59.99 yearly, and you get full HD downloads and faster uploads.

YouTube has no paid option. The free service recently added a hidden feature in its Video Manager section— downloads of MP4 files of your originals.