Why is it when we finish backing up precious photos, movies, and documents on to a disc or hard drive we still do not feel safe. As we all know, even if we treat a disc like gold it will eventually be scratched or become unreadable. To me, discs are temporary, when I back something up on a disc it is in my head that I have to back it up some where else. This statement does not just go for pc users but also mac users. Macs can have problems or hard drive failure too. When you back your files up on to a external hard drive you still shouldn't feel safe because hard drives can last for 10 years and they can last for 1 year, you just have to be prepared. Online backups such as Windows Live and Mobile Me are very handy and helpful, though Mobile Me is not free. Flash memory (flash drive or stick) tends be pretty reliable to, that does not mean it can not break. So remember, everything breaks eventually living or nonliving, and with computers, you just need to be prepared for it.
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