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While backups might seem like an unnecessary or tedious task, having a
current backup is the best preventative measure you can take against any
computer disaster. If a file is accidentally deleted or your computer suffers a
hardware problem or is stolen, your data is safe and can be restored.
System software and software applications can be re-installed from their
original disks so they do not need to be backed up. It is the documents that
you have created or acquired that would be difficult and time consuming (or in
some cases, impossible) to recreate or re-acquire.
There are many different ways to back up your documents:
- Burning CDs or DVDs.
- Copying files to a USB drive.
- Mirroring or synching files to an external hard drive.
- Using a Zip drive.
- Backing up on a tape drive.
Points to consider:
- Using CDs, DVDs, Zip drives, or an external hard drive to back up files
requires consistent effort and a detailed labeling system.
- Using backup software helps to automate the process by allowing scheduling;
the program keeps track of what needs to be backed up.
Options for external hard drives and USB Flash drives are available
from Computer Sales
and Service.
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