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It is your responsibility to take ownership of your data and to keep it safe, using any of the options available that let you keep copies of your files outside of your computer in a secure location. The best time to get started is when your computer is running normally, as you never know when something will go wrong with your computer.
If you do not know how to back your data up, you can bring your device (when it is working properly) and an external hard drive down to the University Technology Helpdesk. We will not back up the files for you, but someone will help you through the processThis article from Review Geek outlines the "3-2-1 Method" for backups. Basically, have your data in 3 places, at least two different types of places, with one backup offsite.
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University Technology has offered a workshop on organizing your files which some of you may find useful. The slideshow presentation, with links, can be viewed here.
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Google Drive
Google offers two a desktop applications application that can be used to sync files between your Google Drive and your computer. We have more information about these applications this at Google Drive Desktop Application.
You can also learn more about Google Drive and its storage options at the G Suite Google Workspace Learning Center for Drive.
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You can find instructions on creating backups for the following computer operating systems at the sites below.
- Windows 7 Back up and restore your PCWindows 10 Backup and Restore
- Back up your Mac with Time Machine
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We would be remiss if we didn't remind you to also back up any files - we're looking at you, photographs! - saved to your phone. Both iPhones and Androids will offer to save your content to the cloud automatically. Consider looking over what set up you are using to make sure you continue to have access to everything important to you.
But what should I buy?
If anyone ever answers this question directly, they're making money off their answer.
You will need to do some research to know what solution will be the best one for you.
This article is a nice place to start. It lists some of the current options, as well as some of the things you will want to consider when choosing your plan: