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From: a wojos <>
Subject: Re: [Q-R] Saving data off computers
Date: Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:59:55 -0400
References: <241352.17116.qm@web59402.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To: <241352.17116.qm@web59402.mail.ac4.yahoo.com>


GM Cuz's near and far

I back up with two externals and cd's. I use two externals. One is a
500. this one I add all my trees on. I have a 2 gig external. The 2 g is the
one I use everyday. I back up on it all day lone I work from it. I update
and store newest information once a week and those get stored at my mothers
house on cd's. I have a research tree that is updated daily. So if I lose my
esternal all is not lost either way. I also have all my orginall documents
in binders the copies are on disc and external.

I think the mini usb drives might replace my cd's. That is a good idea. They
are so cheap now days. I picked one up for 7 dollars a few weeks ago. sp
Jpan I am stealing that back up ideal thank you..

Annette




On Sat, Jun 11, 2011 at 7:20 AM, Joan <> wrote:

> I have two flash drives - each one is 8 GB. When I bought them I backed up
> my
> entire computer onto both. That would include all my documents, my
> genealogy
> program and my bookmarks. Then I put one in my purse and one in my safe
> deposit
> box at the bank.
>
> I keep backing up to the flash drive in my purse - maybe every week or so
> depending on how much new data I have gathered.
>
> When I go to the bank, I make sure I visit my safe deposit box and exchange
> flash drives. When I get home with the flash drive from my safe deposit box
> I
> back up again.
>
> That way I always have most of my data located in two different spots - my
> purse
> which I can grab and go and the bank which will not be affected should my
> house
> have a fire, flood, hurricane etc.
>
> It's inexpensive but does require some planning and thought.
>
> Passing it on.
>
> Joan
>
> Researching BOND, MEAGHER, and PELLERIN in Port Felix, Nova Scotia.
> Researching LAFORET and SAAM in Williamsburg NY and Frankenthal Germany
> Researching CONNOLLY and McLAUGHLIN in Cty Tyrone Ireland and Ontario
> Canada
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