With the recent launch of Windows 7, you might have backed up all your important files before installing the new operating system. Good call.

Even if you haven’t upgraded your PC, it’s always a good idea to back-up your important computer files on a regular basis in case something happens – such as fire, flood, theft, virus or power surge – as it can destroy your digital life forever.

Most computer users will agree making a copy if your important files is a good idea, but not everyone knows how to go about doing it. That is, how do you know where all your critical files are on your PC?

Toronto-based Storage Appliance Corporation has created a number of products called Clickfree -– and as the name suggests, you simply plug these external drives into an available USB port on your Windows PC or Mac and without having to click anything it scours your computer and begins making a back-up for you.

This includes your photos, camcorder footage, documents, emails, passwords, web bookmarks, music, and so forth. Built-in software launches when you plug it in, plus you can undo checked boxes if you don’t want, say, your music collection backed-up.

Available in glossy black or white, the new Clickfree C2 drive ($189.99 for 500GB of storage) also features a scheduling function, so you can set it to back-up your files periodically, plus it offers password-based encryption security to prevent prying eyes