07/22/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 07/22/2025 15:06
Your back-to-school plans should include protecting your family's irreplaceable files from the unexpected.
When your kids hit the classroom this year, chances are they'll be sporting new fits and carrying backpacks full of devices. From phones, tablets, and laptops to cloud accounts and passwords, digital tools have become an important part of learning. But the more time your kids spend creating and consuming online content, the more opportunity there is for a data disaster. A cyberattack, a software failure, or even a spilled juice box can wipe out valuable files in seconds.
As a parent, you need the right digital game plan so you can be ready for anything. We've got you covered with the ultimate back-to-school digital checklist to keep your family's data organized and secure. Whether it's your 7-year old's report on insects or your high schooler's term paper, you can protect all your family's irreplaceable files from the unexpected.
It's easy to take the safety of your family's important data for granted, but the dangers of accidental deletions, hardware crashes, and cybercrimes are all too real. Here are a few common threats to keep in mind this schoolyear:
Protecting your family's files is a back-to-school essential, and you can get started with this simple, step-by-step checklist.
When it comes to protecting your family's digital life, Carbonite is here to help. It's a digital insurance policy that delivers peace of mind with minimal effort. Here's how:
Automatic cloud backups: Carbonite's continuous automatic cloud backups run smoothly in the background, so your kids never have to manually save their work, and their online time is never interrupted.
Cross-device accessibility: Need to get a book report from a home computer to your phone while you're at soccer practice? No problem - since everything is securely stored in the cloud, you can easily view, share and save files from your mobile device.
Data recovery after loss: Whether it's due to an accident, a computer crash or a cyberattack, data loss happens. With Carbonite, if all the files on your child's laptop suddenly disappear because it's infected with a virus, there's no need to panic - they can easily be restored to their pre-infected versions.
Multiple device coverage: Carbonite offers plans that include coverage for multiple devices, so you can protect everything from laptops to external hard drives with a single subscription.
Antivirus protection: Select Carbonite packages include Webroot antivirus protection, giving your family an added layer of security against online threats.
Ready to get started? Pick a Carbonite plan that's right for you and your family or try one out with a free 15-day trial.
The first day of school is coming at you fast, By following this checklist and backing up your family's devices with Carbonite, you'll be saving your kids' homework and saving your sanity, too! So, before the first day of class, take time to get your family's digital house in order. Your future self (and your kid's GPA) will thank you.
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