#976 – Why Can’t I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?

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The cloud is nice, and all...

But it's not for everything. In particular it's not a particularly useful place to put backup images.

This week's featured article addresses this common question: Why Can't I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?

Also this week

• Downloading from download sites: safe or not?
• Reporting a fake Facebook account.
• Sidestepping (some) Windows 11 requirements.
• Posting your email address publicly: a bad idea.

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Featured Article

Why Can't I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?
Well, you could, but you probably don't want to.

Uploading backup images sounds good until you do the math.
Read: Why Can't I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Is It Safe to Download from Download Sites? It's safer to use an alternative.
Download sites are just too risky these days. Don't use them unless there is no way to avoid them, and even then, be very careful in your selections. Read: Is It Safe to Download from Download Sites?

How Do I Report A Fake Facebook Account? Hopefully, we can make the fakers go away.
Fake profiles abound on Facebook, unfortunately. I'll show you how to report them. Read: How Do I Report A Fake Facebook Account?

Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs Yes, you can.
Blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 by the TPM 2 or CPU requirements? There may be a way. Read: Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs

Why Shouldn't I Post My Email Address in a Public Forum? Do it only if you want more spam.
Spammers and internet trolls harvest email addresses via a variety of means. One of the most common is to simply surf the web and look for anything that might look like one. Read: Why Shouldn't I Post My Email Address in a Public Forum?

What Can I Do If Someone Uses My Credit Card Online? Unfortunately, it happens.
Using someone else's credit card online illegally is identity theft. There's not a lot you can do except report it. Read: What Can I Do If Someone Uses My Credit Card Online?

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What Can I Do If Someone Used My Credit Card Online? Using someone else's credit card online illegally is identity theft. There's not a lot you can do except report it. Watch: What Can I Do If Someone Used My Credit Card Online?

Why Shouldn't I Post My Email Address In A Public Forum? Spammers and internet trolls harvest email addresses via a variety of means. One of the most common is to simply surf the web and look for anything that might look like one. Watch: Why Shouldn't I Post My Email Address In A Public Forum?

Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs Blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 by the TPM 2 or CPU requirements? There may be a way. Watch: Install Windows 11 Without a TPM 2.0 or on Older CPUs

What Is Public Key Cryptography? Public key encryption is the workhorse of security online. I'll review just what it is and how it's used at a high level. Watch: What Is Public Key Cryptography?

How Do I Report A Fake Facebook Account? Fake profiles abound on Facebook, unfortunately. I'll show you how to report them. Watch: How Do I Report A Fake Facebook Account?

Why Can't I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud? Uploading backup images sounds good until you do the math. Watch: Why Can't I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?

Is It Safe to Download from Download Sites? Download sites are just too risky these days. Don't use them unless there is no way to avoid them, and even then, be very careful in your selections. Watch: Is It Safe to Download from Download Sites?

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