Feeling overwhelmed by cloud backup plans? Computers Gold Coast helps you choose the right provider — Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Backblaze or iDrive — and sets it up securely. No overpriced subscriptions, no confusion, just safe, accessible storage. Prefer to stay off the cloud? We set up local backups too.
Setting up file exclusions, sync rules and retention policies can be confusing, and there are plenty of horror stories of people locked out of their online accounts entirely. That's where our advisory and setup service adds value — we do the hard work for you, including checking your account security and two-factor setup so you never get locked out.
We break down the features, costs and storage limits of the major providers, help you avoid overpriced or unnecessary subscriptions, and fully configure, install and encrypt your backup system — then train you to restore files and check backup health yourself.
Get to your files from any device, anytime, without needing to be at a specific computer.
Most reputable providers use AES-256 encryption to protect your data in transit and at rest.
Restore older versions of a file or bring back something you deleted by mistake.
Start small and grow your storage as your needs change, without buying new hardware.
Protect your files from theft, fire, flood or ransomware affecting your physical devices.
We help you understand both sides so you can make an informed decision.
You need a stable connection for uploads and restores — a slow or unreliable connection affects both.
Large file recoveries can take hours, especially compared to a local backup on an external drive or NAS.
Monthly or annual fees add up over time, especially with large volumes of data.
We help you choose providers with strict privacy policies, and comply with the Australian Privacy Act where it's relevant to how your data is stored and handled.
We explain the pros, cons and cost trade-offs of the major providers so you don't overpay.
| Feature | Google Drive / OneDrive | Dropbox | Backblaze / iDrive |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free storage | ✅ (15 GB / 5 GB) | ✅ (2 GB) | ❌ |
| Unlimited PC backup | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ (Backblaze) |
| Versioning & restore | ✅ (30 days) | ✅ | ✅ (custom) |
| AES-256 encryption | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Hybrid backup support | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tiered plans | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Prefer local storage or want the best of both worlds? Pair your cloud plan with a home or office NAS setup. Already have files scattered across a computer that's on its last legs? Start with a proper data backup and transfer. If something's already gone missing, our data recovery service may still be able to get it back. And if it's decades of family photos and documents you're trying to get under control, see our photo and document organisation service.
Cloud backup setup is a professional service where we choose the right provider, configure scheduled backups, encryption and retention policies — unlike basic file storage where you're left to figure that out yourself.
Yes — we can migrate files from Dropbox, OneDrive or other accounts into a single, secure backup location.
A hybrid backup combines local NAS speed (Synology or QNAP) with an off-site cloud provider, giving you quick restores plus off-site redundancy.
Often, yes — using version history we can help you roll back to a clean state from before ransomware struck, provided your backups were configured with adequate retention.
Yes — we use sensible photo backup strategies, such as excluding duplicates and selective folder sync, so your phone or Lightroom photo libraries sync without filling up your plan unnecessarily.
We can tailor solutions like throttled backup speeds, offline cache strategies, or a local NAS-plus-cloud combination for intermittent connections.
We provide cloud backup advisory and setup across the Gold Coast, and dispatch technicians widely across South East Queensland.
Not sure if we cover your area? Call 0477 319 160 — we dispatch technicians widely across South East Queensland.