Check Out These Quick Backup Tips You Can Set Up in Under 10 Minutes
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Summary
Backing up data is important in case of data loss or hardware failure, and having a robust system in place can help mitigate stress and panic in these situations.
It need not be complicated or time-consuming, but once set up, it can be mostly automatic.
Use cloud-based software that has automatic backups, or if not available, set up regular backup reminders.
Suggested backup apps are Handy Backup and Apotide, and for Apple computers, Time Machine.
Windows users can use Windows Backup, and Linux users have various options.
Implement the 3-2-1 rule—create three copies of data, store them on two different types of storage, and have one physical copy elsewhere.
Keep personal and professional backups separate, if possible, using a tool like Google Drive and accessing free cloud storage from professional accounts if possible.
Some cloud storage providers offer automatic backups with paid plans, making them worth the money.
If using external drives, simultaneously back up to two separate drives for better safety.
