Many smart people, who in nearly all aspects of their lives behave rationally, foolishly fail to back up their data. Why do these people act so senselessly? There are multiple answers to this question which are contingent on one’s situation and sometimes quite nuanced. The fact is that almost all computer users have backup needs but precious few have a system in place. Identifying why you are ignoring a critical, yet relatively simple process which could save you an untold amount of money and / or heartbreak is the first step towards fixing the situation. Many fail to make backups because:

• They don’t realize the risk of data loss is great
• They don’t fully understand the consequences of data loss
• They are intimidated by the process and don’t know where to begin
• Data backup is not sexy

This site will explore all of these issues in some depth with the goal of helping people understand the importance of backing up their data. It will also examine various approaches to securing your data.

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