Most people think about backing up their computer after something goes wrong, not before. This episode is Frank's argument for why backups deserve to be a priority, plus a practical walkthrough of the exact strategy he uses to make sure he never loses a file.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The difference between a backup and an archive, and why treating them the same can cost you files
• The 3-2-1 backup strategy: three copies, two local devices, one off-site location
• How Apple Time Machine works as an automatic, local Mac backup, and how easy it is to set up
• Why Backblaze is Frank's preferred cloud backup and how it runs quietly in the background
• How iCloud fits into the picture and why it isn't a complete backup solution on its own
• How PC users can replicate a similar strategy using Dropbox, Google Drive, or dedicated backup software
• What it actually feels like to need your backup, and why having one makes a hard drive failure just a minor inconvenience

If you don't have a backup plan today, this episode gives you one you can start using this weekend.

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