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Sometimes, depending on how much actual data you have (pic, files, vids, spreadsheets) a thumb drive (largest possible) will suffice if you only save the data, and not all the programs.

Hugh is right, if your backup is the same place as the puter, won't do you any good if worst case happens.

See if you can get an idea of how much you need to save (in MB's or GB's).

For the avergae Joe that is not 'into it', carbonite.com is brainless, easy to do, and definately offsite. Amount of data is not important, they take everything you have and store it. Cost is reasonable as well.