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Digissential

Data Backup (Basic)

Serving Stellenbosch & surrounds • Transparent pricing • POPIA-aligned

data-backup-standard-files — Digissential

What’s included

  • Up to 50 GB to your drive (USB/HDD/SSD)
  • +R100 per extra 50 GB
  • Verify and spot-check restored files
  • Clear folder names and labels

Details

TL;DR: We copy your important folders to your drive, check they open, and label everything so it’s easy to find later.
Local: Handy for SU students, families in Welgevonden/Die Boord, and Technopark teams before a repair or upgrade.

Problems we solve

  • “My files are scattered and I’m scared to lose them.”
  • Old PC needs a reinstall but you want your stuff safe first
  • A quick one-time copy before selling or handing down a laptop
  • USBs everywhere, no idea what’s on which stick

What’s included

  • Up to 50 GB of user data copied to your storage (Docs, Desktop, Pictures, Videos, school/work folders)
  • Clean folder structure and clear labels (by user and date)
  • Open-and-check spot tests so we know files work
  • Simple label and date sticker (or file note) for your drive

How we do it (at a glance)

  1. Pick folders that matter (we skip temp/cache and junk)
  2. Copy safely to your USB/SSD/HDD with progress checks
  3. Verify by opening a sample of files and checking sizes
  4. Label & list what we backed up in a short note you can keep

Plain words, no geek speak.

Time & cost in Stellenbosch

  • Labour: R350 for up to 50 GB, then +R100 per extra 50 GB
  • Turnaround: Often same day for jobs under ~150 GB
  • Need cloud instead? See /services/cloud-backup-setup/

Do-nots (to protect your files)

  • Don’t rely on a single, old USB stick as your only copy
  • Don’t power off mid-copy—files can corrupt
  • Don’t store your backup in the same bag as the laptop all the time
  • Don’t expect programs to “come back” from a file copy—only data does

When to stop DIY & call us

  • Drive clicks, beeps, or vanishes during copy
  • Windows says “You need to format the disk”
  • Copy fails with read errors or stalls for hours
  • You’re not sure which folders hold school/work files

Real stories around town

  • SU student (Huis Marais): Needed a reinstall. We grabbed Docs, Photos, and a browser export, then wiped and restored the data the same day.
  • Die Boord family: Photos and homework across three users. We merged into one neat folder tree on a new USB SSD with clear names.
  • Technopark SME: Quick pre-upgrade copy of accounting and project folders. We labeled it, tested a restore, and did the upgrade stress-free.

Simple care tips

  • Keep one copy near you and one off-site or in the cloud
  • Run a fresh copy after big school/work milestones
  • Name folders by date and user so you can spot the latest at a glance
  • For photos, add phone auto-upload (we can set it up)

Options & extras

POPIA-aware handling • CPA-aligned warranties • Lawful e-waste routing on request (with data-wipe certificate)