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Is cloud synchronisation the same as a backup?

Explain it like I'm 16

Synchronisation keeps copies aligned. A backup gives you a way to recover data after something goes wrong. A service can offer both, but they are different jobs.

A real-world example

You accidentally overwrite a report. A synced copy may contain the same mistake; an earlier backed-up version could let you recover the original.

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Common misunderstanding

Having files on two devices does not automatically protect against mistakes that synchronise to both.

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ELI16 guide