Easily Back Up PC Files
Posted: May 05, 2015
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Backing up is one of the most important things that anyone can do. The process only takes a short while and once files are backed up, they are in a safe place in case of something going wrong.
Learn how to easily back up your PC files.
Lincoln Spector, writer for PC World, shares how to back up files from your PC.
3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC
First I'll give you six great reasons to back up your PC: Hardware failure (especially your hard drive or SSD).
Ransomware. Theft. Fire. Flood. User error (probably the most common).
Next, I'll give you an easy, three-item checklist for backing up said PC.
They're steps well worth taking. I get emails every day from people desperate to recover lost files. The ones who backed up don’t bother to write.
This advice assumes your first priority is to back up your data files. That includes documents, spreadsheets, photos, songs, videos, and email. In terms of locations on your hard drive, that means your library folders, appdata, and maybe your desktop. You can find more information in our detailed guides on setting up a solid
backup protocol and even
backing up for free.
1. Choose cloud backup vs. external backup
I recommend backing up these files to either an external hard drive or the cloud.
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Backing up is one of the most important things that anyone can do. The process only takes a short while and once files are backed up, they are in a safe place in case of something going wrong. Learn how to easily back up your PC files.
Lincoln Spector, writer for PC World, shares how to back up files from your PC.