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A backup is the term used to describe copying files from your
computer's hard drive to another medium such as a tape or
compact disk. The resulting backup can then be stored somewhere
away from the computer. We should do this periodically in case
our original files are lost in some way. The most common causes
of files being lost include theft of computers, accidental
errors we make, and hardware faults.
I was reminded of the need for backups earlier this week through
a conversation with a friend. He runs a small computer shop and
repair business. Whilst I was there a customer came in and left
a nicely wrapped bottle of wine and said a hearty 'thanks', then
left. My curiosity piqued I asked why their customer was so
greatful. It turned out that the previous week something had
In Grandmas Kitchen (Part I)
One of my fondest childhood memories is being in the kitchen
with my Hungarian grandmother. I loved watching her chopping
vegetables, kneading dough, and leaning .....
gone wrong with his computer's hard disk and he had brought itOne of my fondest childhood memories is being in the kitchen
with my Hungarian grandmother. I loved watching her chopping
vegetables, kneading dough, and leaning .....
in for repair. However the owner had no backup, and was terribly
worried that he had lost all his data. The shop staff managed to
correct the fault and 'save' his data; hence his relief and
appreciation. My friend then told me that it was a daily
occurence, and showed me some of the numerous gifts people had
given in thanks.
But for many people their experience wasn't as fortunate. Sadly
for many people who have hard disk faults, unless they have a
backup all of their files are lost.
So if you are running a business based around a computer a
regular backup of your data files is an absolute must. In my
experience as a computer consultant many times the data has been
...Do What He Tells You
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lost because of a burglary. If your house or office is burgledThe wedding celebration in Cana was in full swing. Joy and
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invariably theives take computers. They are easily carried and
readily sold.
And this raises the question of what should you backup? Well
that's a hard question to answer because everyone's computer is
different so I'll explain what I backup on my computer. My
computer runs the Microsoft Windows operating system and has a
single 'C:' disk drive.
I have all of my data stored in directories as follows:
C:WebSItes (the source of all my web sites, including text,
graphics and scripts). C:Work which is where I keep all
correspondence and general junk C:Courses where all the text to
my courses is held C:My Download Files where all original files
of software that I download are stored.
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Helpful Hints
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Helpful Hints
~ Flies or bees bothering you' Spray them with hair spray and they will take a quick dive.
~ Sealed envelope - Put in the freezer .....
The other directory I copy is C:Documents and Settings which is
where email files are stored. Without my email I'd be out of
business!
My backup system is simple, a CD writer, some blank CDs and Nero
Burning software (came free with the CD writer).
And once I've taken my backup I take the CDs to a friend's house
for safe keeping. I do this every week.
About the author:
Grant McNamara has over 20 years experience in IT, specializing
in multi-lingual web site and software development. Visit him at
either http://www.selling-it.com/ or www://translateme.co.nz/