backup drive

How Big a Backup Disk Do I Need?

I share my rule of thumb for choosing the size of an external backup drive.

Unplug it? (Your external drive) Think again!

Should You Leave Your Backup Drive Plugged In? The Real Risk

Some people are afraid to leave their external backup drive connected. They’re trading a small risk for a much, much larger one.

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What External Drive Should I Get?

You should have an external drive for your backups. Capacity, USB speed, SSD versus traditional hard disk, portable versus desktop, can all be confusing choices. I’ll review actually matters when picking a backup drive, plus a few current picks worth considering.

What Do I Do If My Backup Drive is Full?

If you’re backing up regularly to an external drive, chances are you’re accumulating lots of data. I’ll look at how to organize it, and what to keep.

Tip of the Day: Leave Your Backup Drive Connected

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Tip of the Day: Your Backup Drive Can Be Slow

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