Back up your files before you need to.
Plain-English guides and tested picks for Irish homes and businesses. No jargon, no upsells — just what actually protects your data.
Read the 3-2-1 ruleWhy back up?
Hard drives fail. Laptops get stolen. Ransomware encrypts the lot in seconds. And despite what most people think, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace don't keep a full copy of your data — if a mailbox is deleted or a OneDrive folder is wiped, it can be gone for good after 30–90 days.
A proper backup means you can recover quickly, without paying a ransom or starting from scratch. Under GDPR, Irish businesses are also expected to be able to restore personal data if something goes wrong.
Backblaze
Unbeatable value for home users. Unlimited backup for one PC or Mac, set-and-forget, with files recoverable from anywhere.
See Backblaze →Acronis Cyber Protect
Full-image backup plus anti-ransomware in one tool. Good fit for small businesses and sole traders with a few machines.
See Acronis →CloudAlly
Backs up Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Salesforce and more. Essential if your business runs in the cloud.
See CloudAlly →Not sure where to start?
The 3-2-1 rule is the simplest way to think about backup. Three copies, two kinds of storage, one off-site.