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Bernardo de La Paz

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3. No file exists until it exists in three copies

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Mon Jan 1, 2024, 08:57 AM

Jan 2024

One in the device, one on a back drive or stick, and one offsite like in a bank safe deposit box or in the cloud (if you must). It's a good idea to rotate backups on a semi-regular basis to keep them up to date.

Especially important for photos. The thing everyone grabs first if they have 15 minutes to bug out of the home due to impending disaster.

Snap photos of all important documents in good lighting so that they are clear and readable. Then give them the same 3 copy treatment.

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Tired of iPhone space problems? [View all] NJCher Jan 2024 OP

Do you find the image quality is preserved? mahina Jan 2024 #1

Yes NJCher Jan 2024 #2

No file exists until it exists in three copies Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #3

I just copy to the computer every now and then. usonian Jan 2024 #4

I totally agree with NJCher Jan 2024 #5

Cool. Here is my approach. usonian Jan 2024 #6