9. Decide on a Backup Strategy
I know a number of people who have made decisions about backing up their computers based on what hardware or software they already own. Others buy a product that’s received good reviews and then figure out how to use it for effective backups. I believe these approaches are backward. If your data and your time are truly important, it makes sense to think about your needs first, then develop a strategy based on those needs, and finally choose hardware and software that fits your strategy.
When earlier versions of this manuscript were published, several readers commented that the strategy I suggest here, while perfectly reasonable, may be inappropriate for “low-end” users because it presumes a significant expenditure ...
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