We interrupt the usual 10 Minute Tuesday organizing challenge to bring you a special report. Simply stated- Backup your computer. Unfortunately, I have recently learned from experience. Picture me in the following video, minus the full hair, looking far from stunning while whining.
There I was, with my flat hair, closing down for the night when a virus began munching on my computer. Luckily, D was able to rid my computer of the evil spyware and recover my files but it was a very close call. It had been a few months since I last backed up my data. Not anymore! I am spending my day making sure every last document and image is copied.
I urge you to do the same. Spend 10 minutes today confirming your backup is up to date. Whether you use a paid programs like Carbonite, a USB flash drive, or an external hard drive, take the time to backup your files now. You forget how quickly it can happen and there is no going back. The recommended method is a 3-2-1 backup (3 copies, 2 different media, 1 off site). For more information check out this Consumer Reports article that compares the different backup options.
Anyone else have a Carrie Bradshaw moment? What do you use to backup your data?
This is one of my absolute favorite episodes! You've inspired me to get my time machine going on my computer! Ah backing up.
Breathe and reboot! Good advice Carrie!
Great tips. My backup is 100 days overdue, yikes! Thanks for the reminder!