Protect documents and photos with backups, recovery checks and a plan for dealing with device loss or drive failure.
Follow the 3-2-1 rule
Keep three copies on two types of storage, with one copy in another location.
Automate backups
A scheduled backup is more reliable than occasional manual copying.
Test recovery
Check periodically that your backup opens and files can actually be restored.
A schedule and a test restore
Record which copies run automatically, when completion is checked and how you will remember a restore test. Select a few important documents and restore them into a separate folder without replacing your working files. Open the copies and inspect their contents. Review the plan when you change computers or add an important new folder.
Practical checklist
- Identify folders containing irreplaceable files.
- Set an automatic backup schedule.
- Periodically test recovery and check free space.
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