The Daily Online Genealogy Newsletter
Here’s the old data center 3-2-1 rule-of-thumb for backing up:
3 copies of anything you care about – Two isn’t enough if it’s important.
2 different formats – Example: Dropbox plus DVDs or Hard Drive plus Memory Stick or CD plus Crash Plan, or more
1 off-site backup – If the house burns down, how will you get your memories back?
Dick Eastman, author
Dick Eastman has been writing this genealogy newsletter for 21 years.
He has been involved in genealogy for more than 35 years. He has worked in the computer industry for more than 40 years in hardware, software, and managerial positions. By the early 1970s, Dick was already using a mainframe computer to enter his family data on punch cards. He built his first home computer in 1980.
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Good advice. Thanks for the reminder
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The ioSafe is also a great option for a local backup drive. Fireproof and waterproof external hard drive. Some models are also shock/crushproof. I’ve got one running as a TimeCapsule on my Mac.
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Thank you for sharing about this product. This level of protection is appealing! I’m curious as to which size/model you chose and what Mac you run?
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