World Backup Day: Now’s the Time to Fortify Your Digital Existence
If you havent backed up your digital data yet, you are a fool. No offense. Seriously, though, it is so, so, so easy to lose everything. And guess what: A lot of people who want you to buy stuff have made up a holiday around the concept. Think Valentines Day, only this time its a good idea. Happy World Backup Day, everyone! Marketing scam or no, we urge you to celebrate.
Backing up your data isnt just practical say, if you want to transfer everything from your current computer to a new one its an incredibly important safeguard against total digital loss. Whether you get hacked, your hard drive crashes, or you accidentally spill a cup of coffee across your keyboard, youll want to make sure that a copy of your collection of Skrillex albums and selfies are safely stored elsewhere for retrieval.
Here are some ways to back up your computer and prevent digital loss. Of course, this isnt a comprehensive list, so go ahead and hit us in the comments with your best techniques.
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