So you never say "I had one copy"
Backups
The 3-2-1 rule in plain English, immutable and air-gapped backups, ransomware resilience, and setting up Time Machine or Windows Backup once and forgetting about it.
Time Machine and Windows Backup: a household backup setup you can set up once
Every modern computer comes with built-in, reliable backup software. Most people never turn it on. A step-by-step setup for Time Machine (Mac) and File History / Windows Backup, plus what each one actually protects.
Level: beginner
The 3-2-1 backup rule, and why most people only have 1
Three copies, two media, one off-site. The rule is almost fifty years old and still undefeated. A practical guide to living it without paying for a full IT department.
Level: beginner
Cloud sync is not backup, and what to do instead
Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Google Drive, and OneDrive are synchronization services. If you delete a file, they delete the file. This article explains the difference that has cost more people their photos than any other single mistake.
Level: beginner
Testing your backups: the practice that separates real backups from wishful thinking
A backup that has never been restored from is a rumor. A practical guide to the 30-second quarterly test that catches failed backups while the house is not on fire — and the systemic tests that matter for small businesses.
Level: beginner