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Casual Articles - Backing Up (Part 1)
All too often I am asked this question at seminars or in response to my newspaper ads relative to Estate Planning. The Questioners have a genuine concern for their families and a realistic approach to life. Those who fail to ask this question leave their fate in the hands of so
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new co
The advent of the internet does not make it mandatory for people to go to office or to run a shop to earn money. Today, it is quite possible to earn a sizeable amount of money while staying at home. There are many online trading sites to make money from like eBay. When thinking
Think about your data for a moment: your music collection, your photos, your email, addresses and phone numbers, business contacts, taxes, bank records, love letters...the list goes on and on.
Now think about losing it all. The loss of your personal data can be devastating, and expensive. Often, the data is simply irreplaceable.
The solution is to “back up” your data regularly. Backing up means copying your information from where it is (on your computer) to someplace else. That way, should something bad happen to your computer (and sooner or later, every computer will break down), you will still have the data.
Why don’t we back up regularly? We often don’t know how to begin. Even when we do know how, like flossing, we don’t do it as regularly as we should.
There are a variety of methods for backing up, each with different pros and cons. When you consider the alternatives, ask yourself:
- What kind of information am I backing up?
- How much data do I need to back up?
Some other ways to look at this question: What’s most important to me? What can I not afford to lose? If you’re a writer, and the next Great American novel is on your laptop, then you better be backing that up frequently! It could be your bank records, or family photos or your mp3 music collection. There as many different types of data as there are different ways to use the computer.
Most people fall into one of two camps: those that want to back up EVERYTHING and those who prefer to protect just a few important files.
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new com
Wow! You’re brilliant! You have a great idea. You’ve looked at it every possible way to find holes in your logic, fallacies in your assumptions. You know it will work and you can’t wait to turn your new brainstorm loose then reap the rewards of your genius. I know you’re ex
The solution is to “back up” your data regularly. Backing up means copying your information from where it is (on your computer) to someplace else. That way, should something bad happen to your computer (and sooner or later, every computer will break down), you will still have the data.
Why don’t we back up regularly? We often don’t know how to begin. Even when we do know how, like flossing, we don’t do it as regularly as we should.
There are a variety of methods for backing up, each with different pros and cons. When you consider the alternatives, ask yourself:
- What kind of information am I backing up?
- How much data do I need to back up?
Some other ways to look at this question: What’s most important to me? What can I not afford to lose? If you’re a writer, and the next Great American novel is on your laptop, then you better be backing that up frequently! It could be your bank records, or family photos or your mp3 music collection. There as many different types of data as there are different ways to use the computer.
Most people fall into one of two camps: those that want to back up EVERYTHING and those who prefer to protect just a few important files.
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new co
Many homeowners hesitate to put their home as collateral. It is quite natural also, as they want to avoid the threat of repossession of their home. So, whenever you need a loan, it is advisable to keep your home only as a last resort. You should do it only when you think that th
There are a variety of methods for backing up, each with different pros and cons. When you consider the alternatives, ask yourself:
- What kind of information am I backing up?
- How much data do I need to back up?
Some other ways to look at this question: What’s most important to me? What can I not afford to lose? If you’re a writer, and the next Great American novel is on your laptop, then you better be backing that up frequently! It could be your bank records, or family photos or your mp3 music collection. There as many different types of data as there are different ways to use the computer.
Most people fall into one of two camps: those that want to back up EVERYTHING and those who prefer to protect just a few important files.
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new co
Pay per click advertising started booming online when search engines like Google started featuring context specific advertising columns on the right of their organic search results. Yahoo together with Overture on the other hand started adding sponsored ads to the top of their s
Most people fall into one of two camps: those that want to back up EVERYTHING and those who prefer to protect just a few important files.
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new co
You can’t just step into a lender’s office and get your loan processed. You have to consider a lot of points before you even consider getting a home loan.The most important thing that you should consider while getting a loan is the interest rate and the down payment that
It used to be more practical to just back up a few important files because backup media (where you store the data) were very expensive for large amounts of storage. As storage prices continue to decrease, it has become more reasonable to simply back up everything. That way, if disaster strikes, we can load your data to a new hard drive or a new computer, and you’ll be ready to get back to work. This is sometimes called a mirror image back up, or a disaster back up.
Next article, I’ll discuss external hard drives, and the nuts and bolts of backing up.
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