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Entries in backups (7)

Wednesday
Oct092019

Comic: Why you should always remember to do regular backups.

Thursday
Jul192018

Reminder to everyone out there: DO YOU BACKUPS! (and make sure they're working)

Tuesday
Jul182017

Don't be this hamster. DO YOUR BACKUPS.

Monday
Jun192017

Writers & illustrators: DO YOUR BACKUPS. Here's my backup system and how it saved me when an Adobe Creative Cloud update bug ate my work.

 

While Adobe Creative Cloud is convenient in so many ways, an update bug removed a LOT of my files last year, including entire file folders of PSD book illustration files. Even a year later, it makes me queasy to remember staring at the screen as I watched in horror as files were disappearing RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY EYES and having no idea what was going on.

Cloud backup service Backblaze discovered the bug. Happily, my tech-savvy husband had set up a backup system for me using Time Machine, Backblaze and a physical offsite backup, and he helped me rebuild my hard drive. 

Yes, it can be a hassle to set up a proper backup system but trust me: IT'S WORTH DOING. Imagine how you'd feel if your computer quit working or was stolen right now, and your content wasn't backed up. Even apart from your work, what about some of the personal photos of moments and people you will never be able to replace?

People tend not to really think about a backup until they need one. I can't imagine what I would have done if I didn't have a working backup when Adobe Creative Cloud ate all those files.

Another tip: Do regular checks to make sure your backup system is working properly!

I do still use Adobe Creative Cloud, but I wait a while before installing any update. That way I let other people find the bugs for Adobe to fix before they release an updated update. :-)

Tuesday
May022017

Regular reminder to writers: DO YOUR BACKUPS. And have a backup for your backup.

Monday
Jan192015

Another reason you should always make backups

Wednesday
Nov122014

Comic: Another Reason You Should Always Make Backups