2. Backups

3. Why Is it important to back up your files? w If you've ever been in a situation in which you've almost completed an important project, only to have your computer crash seconds before hitting the "save" button, you understand how frustrating losing your data can be. w This is why you should always back up your data and save it again in different places away from your computer. Source: http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/co/Computer_virus Date: 15/03/2011

4. Why Is it important to back up your files? w If you've ever been in a situation in which you've almost completed an important project, only to have your computer crash seconds before hitting the "save" button, you understand how frustrating losing your data can be. w This is why you should always back up your data and save it again in different places away from your computer. Source: http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/co/Computer_virus Date: 15/03/2011

5. What should you back up your work or information to? w Try to back your work up away from your computer in case it crashes or gets a virus. You can back up your data to: w USB sticks w External hard-drives w CD’s w Other computers/laptops w Remember - always make sure you have more than one copy of your work saved else where. Source: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/article/backupbasics_what.htm Date : 15/03/2011

6. How can you protect your backups? w After you’ve backed up your important personal files and information, you’ll want easy yet secure access to them when you need it. w Make more than one copy. w Delete old files or use compression software w Get your information out of the house or office w Protect your backup files with a password. w If you Follow all of this, I’m sure you will stay safe and won’t lose any data. Source: http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/article/backupbasics_what.htm Date : 15/03/2011

7. Example of Backing up my work

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