Securing ourselves is not only about performing online activities that will minimize the risk of hacking or infection of files, but also preparation for a situation in which the implemented solutions will fail. The basis of such preparation is having a complete backup of our files or data.
Why is it worth creating backups?
The loss of programs that can be downloaded again from the Internet at any time will not be too severe. However, we also store a lot of hand-created files on the computer, which may not be recoverable or recreated.
It is not uncommon for users to become interested in the subject of backups only after the fact. Then, unfortunately, it is too late. In case of problems, you can always restore them to the state contained in the backup.
The release was created for users who often neglect the issue of making backups beforehand. We will look at the reasons why you should back up your data, consider how and where to store them, and see how to make such backups – both manually and with the use of a schedule backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker.
Manual or Schedule backup
Manually copying files to an external storage medium is the easiest method of data backup. This solution is most often effective when we want to protect a small amount of data, a few key files, e.g. on a USB flash drive or external hard drive. Windows 10 users can try the features built into the system.
Choosing the right method depends on the amount of data to be backed up, how often you back up, how often or how quickly the data changes, and where and how you back up. In the case of more data and systematic backups, it is best to make schedule backup plan.
Benefits of MiniTool ShadowMaker backup
Don’t rely on manual back up. Use special software that will remember to back up for you. In the case of easy-to-use program, MiniTool ShadowMaker will automatically and reliably create a backup of the important data, as well as keep a log of all operations and thus inform about problems that may arise.
The advantage of a “schedule backup” solution over manual, traditional backup is the possibility of automation and periodic backup. MiniTool ShadowMaker allows you to choose in the “Schedule” tab how often the backups are to be created.
There are many benefits of creating a backup with the program. The most important are security in case of crisis situations, when, for example, we lose data as a result of removing documents, losing or destroying a computer. Other advantages include:
- Schedule backup
- Security of created backup
- Sync files feature
- WinPE media builder
How often should we backup
How often should we backup the data? If we have performed a backup and then we lose the data before the next backup is performed, the part of the data that was entered into the database after the last backup will be lost. Depending on the amount of data that is entered into the system each day, we will have to enter so many entries manually into the database from copies of documents, from memory and from other sources. Thus, the more data is entered into the system each day, the more frequently data should be backed up.
Don’t delete all old backups
It is a good idea to have at least one older backup up your sleeve as far as possible. Also not all backups that are slightly older – keep at least one older backup from a few months ago. You never know if there will be a need to restore from it a file that is already infected or absent in all newer copies.
Store copies in different places
For your most important files, it’s a good idea to make two separate backups. If you place them on different storage devices, you will significantly reduce the risk of losing your most important data. When you move files from your computer to an external hard drive, you only move data to the external storage, which can still be damaged or stolen.
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