| Computer Backup Considerations by Big Geek Daddy |
| Everyone knows they should have a good backup of anything important that is on their computer in case the Hard Drive crashes or the computer is otherwise destroyed by something like a fire or flood....can you say Katrina? The problem is many people don't even know where to start to try and create a backup of the files and folders that are important. Here are some things to consider about computer backups: 1. How much data do you have to copy? Consider Using: Less than 256 MB - Flash Drives Less than 700 MB - CD's Less than 4 GB - DVD's Over 4 GB - An External Hard Drive 2. How often do you want to copy it? If it's a one time deal then you can probably use an endless supply of CD's or DVD's and just store them somewhere safe. If you want to copy the same data repeatedly then Big Geek Daddy recommends an external Hard Drive. 3. How do you want to copy it? You can simply drag and drop folders from one media to another or you can use automated programs to backup or synchronize your files. Here are some Free Backup Programs worth checking out: Syncback Freeware - This is the program Big Geek Daddy uses. BeInSync - You can Sync 2 Computers for Free. Big Geek Daddy uses BeInSync to keep his pictures organized on 2 computers. Mozy - 2GB of Online Back for Free. BackPack Professional 4 GoodSync Genie Games Backup 4. Where are you going to store your backup? It doesn't take a Rocket Scientist to figure out if you store your backup right nest to your computer and your house burns down or is destroyed some other way (Hurricane, Flood, Tornado) then your backup is also most likely going to be destroyed with the computer. So, if you're going to go to the trouble to backup your data then store the backup somewhere else like your office at work, a safe deposit box, a fire proof safe, a friend or relatives house....anywhere but where the original hard drive is. If you have personal or private material that you are going to backup then consider making sure wherever you store it is under lock and key and only you and someone you trust have access to it. |
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