Many clients ask us how long they can expect their hard drive to last.
There are many factors that affect the life of a hard drive. Some factors that impact the life span of a hard drive are price and temperature.
An inexpensive computer will not have the longest lasting hard drive. Major computer manufacturers spend considerable resources on air flow and cooling. A drive that overheats frequently can fail within days. An adequately cooled drive can usually last between 3 to 5 years, however there are no guarantees a hard drive will not fail in the first few month of work. Do not trust your data to an inadequate cooling system. Technology can fail at any time making it vital that you back up your important data remotely and on a regular basis.
Laptops have less room for cooling systems. Data stored on a laptop is especially at risk. Statistics indicate that 1 out of every 5 laptops are in danger of losing data due to theft, loss or damage. If you use a laptop you should remote back up your data vigilantly.
While the cost of hard drives goes down, the value of your data is priceless. Factor in the years of work that can be lost when data disappears and our online data backup proves to be the best insurance.








