How often should I backup my data?

It all depends on your specific needs, and what you feel comfortable with. If you have a lot of hi-valued work, then frequent backups would be the way to go. If you are a user who doesnt do too much, maybe just surf the Internet and write a paper here or there, then you dont need to frequently backup your data. A good rule of thumb is once a week. Remember to backup your data to media separate from your computer, then if something happens to your computer your data backup is separate. Also test your backups to make sure they are complete.

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