In honor of International Backup Day: keep the memories in one place

If we used to keep photos in albums and documents in drawers, today almost our entire life is centered on one device. From the photos and videos, through personal documents and work files, to passwords, bank details and even the digital wallet, everything is in the digital world. This means that the loss of information no longer only harms convenience, but may also affect our daily conduct.

Photos from the phone, videos, personal documents and work files, all these are saved today on small devices and online services, but in practice many of us still do not back them up in an orderly manner. This means that one unexpected event, such as a technical malfunction, hacking or accidental deletion, can erase years of memories with the click of a button.

Another layer of security

Backing up on an external drive gives an additional layer of security that does not depend on the cloud or another system. It enables fast access to files even without a network connection, prevents dependence on external services and provides a relatively simple solution for transferring information between devices.

In addition, for many users it is also a more efficient solution for large volumes, especially when it comes to image libraries, high quality videos or heavy professional files.

To get the most out of a physical backup, you should adopt some basic principles: back up the most important files regularly, and not just when you have time. Keep the backup on a dedicated drive and not on the same device where the original information is located, be sure to disconnect the drive in an orderly manner to prevent damage to the files, check from time to time that the files are indeed opened and accessible and finally keep the drive in a safe place, especially if it is sensitive information.

Today, the physical backup solutions are no longer cumbersome as in the past, and they come in compact and convenient formats for daily use. For example, portable drives such as the SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD offer high storage volumes alongside extremely fast data transfer speeds, which makes it possible to back up even large libraries of photos and videos in a relatively short time. The significant advantage is simplicity, a quick connection to a computer or smartphone, the files are copied and the information is saved with you, independent of an Internet connection or an external service.

make order

International Backup Day is also an opportunity to stop and examine what is really important to save. Duplicate files, redundant images and unused applications create an unnecessary burden and make it difficult to properly manage the information.

Backup is sometimes seen as a technical or unnecessary task, but in practice it is a simple operation that can prevent the irreversible loss of valuable information. International Backup Day is a good reminder to get started, but the real goal is to make backing up a permanent habit. Because in a world where everything is saved digitally, the responsibility to keep it ultimately remains in our hands.