NOTE: This article is not about any of the "normal" topics of this newsletter: genealogy, history, current affairs, DNA, and related topics. However, I have written many times about the need to make backup copies of genealogy data (and lots of other data) by genealogists and others. Here is an article by Cheryl Vaughn and published in the makeuseof.com web site that adds still more information about the subject:

"With the ever-increasing amounts of information, it becomes imperative to keep back-ups of your devices and data in external cloud storage services in case of unwanted or inadvertent loss of data. To this end, Google Drive and Dropbox are two of the most popular cloud backup solutions. However, they may not be the best fit for everyone.

"There are countless alternatives out there that offer unique features, better security, and more storage options. Here, we'll explore the best cloud storage alternatives to Google Drive and Dropbox to help keep your data safe and secure at all times."

You can read Cheryl Vaughn's recommendations at: https://www.makeuseof.com/best-backup-cloud-alternatives/