1. Windows PC Backups and Synchronization an Overview Russ Popeil

2. External Portable Drives 500 GB - 2 TB USB drives made by Western digital or Seagate etc.

3. Large External drives eSATA, USB, they usually require 110V power to operate

4. Sync Programs Sync SyncToy (Microsoft Free) http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=15155 Allways Sync (Free for non commercial use) http://allwaysync.com/editions.html

5. Imaging Software Acronis True Image about $50 Does require some PC skills http://www.acronis.com/en-us/personal/pc- backup/?adpos=1t1&creative=47377908977&device=c&matchtype=b&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjwwo2iBRCurdSQy9y8xWcSJABrrLiSBaVGWsgSA4WIoAj1eMveS4fKeX1iBxAniIpYoQhMzxoCUdr w_wcB#key-features

6. Symantec Ghost http://www.symantec.com/ghost-solution-suite

7. It never enough Raid your Desktop drive I have internal a SSD for the Windows OS 250GB I run Acronis non-stop backup to a SATA Drive configured as Raid 1 Mirroring I keep my images and all my data on another Raid 1 mirror set of 2 TB drives I have two eSATA drives One 3TB for all my data including images One 1TB for an extra copy of just my images I have two sets of these drives One is keept off site A relative that lives near by is a good choice for the 2 nd set

8. Best Practice Rule of 3 In backups also know as Grand Father, Father, Son Always have 3 copies One copy always off site When Traveling keep a copy on a portable drive and keep one with you at all times. ( I travel with two 2TB portable drives plus my PCs internal storage) Keep a external portable drive in a pocket separate from your camera equipment

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