What “data” should you be backing up?

I have told all my friends, fans and colleagues for 2 years now to “back up your data”…but I wonder if you’re backing up everything you should be. Many of you use the Windows “back up” software. Great, that should get it all. The only back up program I trust is YOU. You need to verify you’re backing up everything you should be.

Many folks also use their software that came with their external hard drive. This is fine too, but just remember to test it on another computer because getting all of that data back in one package may be tough for your workday.

Small office/home office users: I recommend getting an online program. Daily back up is critical for you!

Home users: I recommend using an external hard drive and backing up as often as you feel necessary. Not every home user has data changes daily.

But of course, I recommend daily for everyone!

Manual back ups: Tools such as flash drives, cd’s or external hard drives. I recommend saving the following groups of data…

1.) Your documents folder (which should include your music and pictures) double check! Some folks don’t save all their documents in the “documents” folder.

2.) Your internet favorites.

3.) Templates you use frequently and would hate to have to re-create

4.) Desktop items

5.) Outlook users: Your PST file of your email

6.) Tax forms and bank records

7.) Software and music you purchased online (keep the license keys too!)

Online back ups: If you opt for an online solution, it will guide you through a configuration and  you can make sure you want backed up what should be. They also usually select the common files.

That’s it for today folks, if you need a walk through to make sure you’re getting it all, feel free to cfall for a review. We can do this for you in 15 minutes at a charge of $25! Cheap enough to make sure your stuff is there in case of a crash!

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