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Backing up data refers to the process of copying and archiving data. It is very easy to misplace or delete important files. Therefore, to ensure that your files are both safe and can be found easily, it is smart to store them in multiple locations where you will be able to retrieve them easily. A good rule of thumb is to have your data in at least three places. Your computer, a local backup (external drive), and a cloud service. |
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There are several different ways of backing up data. The following is a list of a few simple ways along with some advantages:
External Hard Drive
Backing up to an An external hard drive . An external hard drive is a physical device with which you store data on. It can be small and portable, such as a flash drive, or it can be larger in order to offer a lot of storage capacity. Using external hard drives allow you to have a backup copy of your important files in an easy to access location if your computer hard drive stops working.
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