Making regular backups of your important computer files can seem like a lifesaver when things go wrong. There are many backup solutions, such as simply saving the files to CD, DVD, or a flash drive; using one of the many Internet services available for file storage; or using a network attached storage device (often called a NAS or NAS Drive) to store the files (my preferred option).
It all gets a bit technical, but if you decide to back up your files on a secondary hard drive or network attached storage (NAS) device, you may want to consider using a software application which handles everything automatically for you. I played around with Microsoft's Synctoy for awhile, but never got it to quite operate as well as I would of liked, so I switched over to an application called Karen's Replicator, which I now recommend. A great resource for finding more information on this application may be found here, as it includes detailed instructions and images to help walk you through setting everything up.
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09/20/2010, 10:43 PM #1
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Backing up Your Important Computer Files
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09/20/2010, 10:52 PM #2
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Several months ago my computer got a virus. I had to take it to a shop to get it "washed". The shop was able to download all my files to a flash drive (the flash drive cost about $18.00). It is about the size of your index finger. Ever so often I back up my files on it just in case!
Inexpensive & easy to use.
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