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Backups

Protecting your files from loss, failure and mistakes.

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Backup Basics for Home Users

Learn why backups matter, which files to include, and how keeping more than one copy in more than one place protects you from loss, failure and mistakes.

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Local vs Cloud Backups

Compare external drives with online storage for backups: control, recovery time, cost patterns and privacy, and why many people sensibly use both.

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Testing and Restoring Your Backups

An untested backup is only a hope. Learn how to check that backed-up files open, spot silent failures and practice recovering a single file safely.

5 min read

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