Choosing Backup Programs and Devices Derwood MD

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A couple of years ago, my computer died in the middle of writing an important mid-term paper. I mean, seriously died. I couldn't get it to boot up at all. I tried everything I could think of - I even begged every hardware geek I knew for help. The answer was always the same: it's dead. I couldn't even hook up the hard drive to another computer. The computer itself was easy enough to replace - put me back a few bucks, but I would have to get a new computer sooner or later. The thing that really caused problems for me was the loss of data - programs, documents, my iTunes library, photos, etc. But I had everything backed up, right? Not exactly...

You never realize the value of regular backups until you experience computer failure. So how do you keep from losing your valuable data safe? Make backups of everything that is important to you individually, and make a point of making backups of all your data on a regular basis. Here are some steps to make the backup process easier.

1. Assess your backup needs. If you mainly use your computer for word processing, then you probably don't need to worry about advanced backup programs or devises. If you have a lot of data to back up, you may want to consider a program specifically devoted to helping you back up your data. Often such programs come bundled with CD-burning software. Nero has a good suite of programs designed for backup.
   
   
2. Buy blank CDs or DVDs in bulk. Try to find spindles of optical media; they will be less expensive in bulk, and you will always have them available. Also you may want to buy a CD holder than holds a large number of CDs or DVDs in order to keep them safe and organized.
   
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