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The Importance of Regular Backups: Protect Your Data Before It's Too Late

The Importance of Regular Backups: Protect Your Data Before It's Too Late

In today's digital world, our photos, documents, work files, and personal information live on our computers. But what happens if your PC crashes, gets infected by malware, or is lost or stolen? Without a backup, your data could be gone forever.

The Importance of Regular Backups: Protect Your Data Before It’s Too Late

By: The Nerd Herd Team  |  Published: Oct 1, 2023
The big picture: In today's digital world, your data is your business. Without regular backups, a single crash, hack, or accident could mean losing everything. Protect your files before it's too late.

💾 Why Backups Matter

  • Hardware can fail at any time.
  • Malware and ransomware can lock or destroy your files.
  • Accidents happen — files get deleted or overwritten.
Pro Tip: If you can't afford to lose it, back it up!

🛠️ How to Back Up Effectively

  1. Use the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies, 2 different media, 1 offsite.
  2. Automate your backups so you never forget.
  3. Test your backups regularly to make sure they work.
"A backup is only as good as your last restore test."

☁️ Cloud vs Local Backups

  • Cloud backups: Convenient and offsite, but require internet.
  • Local backups: (external drives, NAS) are fast and private, but can be lost in disasters.
  • Best practice: Use both for maximum safety.

🦸 Need Help?

Not sure where to start? The Nerd Herd can help you set up a backup strategy that keeps your data safe and your business running.
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