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backupjwz: Classic backup adviceMerlin Mann | Jan 21 2008This forum question about a comment I made on the most recent MacBreak Weekly reminds me that I mention jwz’s advice on backup often enough that it’s worth reposting the URL (as well as making sure credit goes where it’s due). On the one hand, his advice could hardly be simpler (that’s one reason I like it), but how many of us have taken the time to put a mature backup regime in place? If you value your data, can’t tolerate downtime, and are casting about for a thorough solution, consider giving this a try.
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Backup via rsync routine details, pls.Steve Stringer | Jan 21 2008In MacBreak Weekly 73, Merlin quickly mentioned an rsync-based routine that he uses that is proscribed by someone named “JWC”. Could Merlin (or anyone) please provide details? I’m always looking for a better way to skin the backup cat. POSTED IN:
CD/DVD/Credit Card shredderShing Cheung | Jan 14 2008Does anyone have any recommendations for a CD/DVD/Credit Card shredder (for personal use)? I only have maybe a few backup DVDs that I no longer need per month so I’m not looking for an industrial-strength heavy duty shredder. Thanks! POSTED IN:
A Tale of Disk Crashing Woe, and the Utilities That Saved MeMatt Wood | Oct 18 2007Apologies if I’m a little cranky, but I’ve suffered two hard drive crashes in as many weeks, and while I was able to recover somewhat gracefully, the aggravation of watching plodding status bars for hours on end while I wait for my data to load has been unbearable. Fortunately, my wife has employed Bobby Knight-proof safety features in our home office and chained everything to the desk, or else I would have chucked it all out the window. But since I’m finally back online, I wanted to give a tip of the binder clip to three little programs that saved my bacon during these past two weeks, one crowd favorite and two lowly OS X utilities: read more » POSTED IN:
Recommendations for External Drive EnclosureFrank | Oct 10 2007I’ve been setting up a backup regime similar to this one, involving nightly Anyway, I picked up a couple of WD2500JS drives (which System Profiler says is what is in my iMac) and a couple of super-cheap KingWin drive enclosures. The problem I’m running into is that the external drive never goes to sleep (a really good way to wear out the backup drive before the primary one is to keep it spinning 24/7/365). read more » POSTED IN:
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