Mac Power Users

499: Backups and Updates

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Sep 8, 2019
Discover essential backup strategies that everyone should adopt to protect their valued data across Macs, iPhones, and iPads. The discussion highlights the emotional impact of data loss and introduces the 3-2-1 backup rule for safeguarding memories. Listeners learn about the advantages of using Time Machine and various online backup services like Backblaze. Insights into preparing for system upgrades, ensuring application readiness, and navigating the transition to macOS are also covered, making data safety a top priority.
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ADVICE

Backup Importance

  • Prepare for OS updates by evaluating your backup strategies.
  • This is crucial due to significant changes, especially on the Mac side.
ANECDOTE

The Importance of Backups

  • David recounts a story of a woman who lost all her college photos due to a hard drive failure.
  • This highlights the tragic consequences of not having backups.
ADVICE

3-2-1 Backup Rule

  • Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies of data, 2 different media, 1 offsite.
  • This ensures redundancy and protection against various risks.
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