[Hidden-tech] Backing up your work

Ron Miller ronsmiller at comcast.net
Tue Apr 25 18:58:46 EDT 2006


I use the Mirra Backup Server. It connects to my computer and 
automatically backs up copies of any files I mark for backup. Once you 
connect it, it really is as simple as set it and forget it. It even 
maintains previous versions (you can set how many), so if you have to go 
back and retrieve an older draft you can do that too.

The software is very easy to use, the hardware is easy to setup, and I 
highly recommend it for a single person or a small office.

Ron


Jan Werner wrote:
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> This seems to have sparked a lot of discussion, so here is an expanded 
> version of some comments I had sent directly to Amy.
> 
> 1) Saving is NOT the same as backing up. If you want to keep your work 
> safe, you must back it up to a different file than the working file. 
> Most programs overwrite the working file when saving, so earlier 
> versions are normally permanently destroyed each time you save.
> 
> 2) In Microsoft Word, you can set an option (Tools/Options/Save) to make 
> a backup copy each time you save the file. This keeps the second most 
> recent version of the file as a copy (deleting the previous one). Most 
> text editors provide a similar capability, although very few enable it 
> by default.
> 
> 3) There are many automatic backup programs (GoBack, Autosave, Second 
> Copy, etc.) that will copy changed files to a different location or 
> device while you work on a preset schedule. These can cause problems 
> because of conflicts with the way some programs use disk work areas, so 
> check thoroughly before installing one of them.
> 
> 4) Undelete (http://www.undelete.com -$40) is a program that greatly 
> expands the capabilities of the Windows Recycle Bin and allows you to 
> save multiple versions of selected document types instead of letting the 
> originating program overwrite them when saving. I personally consider 
> Undelete to be a critical investment for anyone who writes on their 
> Windows computer.
> 
> ---
> 
> Aside from that, if your computer hard disk contains your livelihood, it 
> is suicidal not to plan a backup strategy BEFORE you need it. My first 
> choice for most Windows users is Acronis True Image ($50), which offers 
> the flexibility of both disk/partition imaging and file by file backups, 
> with individual file recovery from both types. It also allows you to 
> create bootable emergency recovery media which support virtually any 
> kind of external storage media, local or networked, and is easy enough 
> for even complete novices to use.
> 
> 
> Jan Werner
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