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| External hard disk drives are similar to what is already in your computer. They typically spin, and so they can fail mechanically. Even solid-state disks, which are becoming popular, can physically fail. __For this reason, you may want to consider two external disks and alternate between them when backing up your files. And every couple of years consider replacing the oldest drive with a brand new one__. | External hard disk drives are similar to what is already in your computer. They typically spin, and so they can fail mechanically. Even solid-state disks, which are becoming popular, can physically fail. __For this reason, you may want to consider two external disks and alternate between them when backing up your files. And every couple of years consider replacing the oldest drive with a brand new one__. | ||
| - | You might also want to store one disk at a different location from where your computer is located. For example, at another’s home, or at work in your office drawer. In the case of a fire or another disaster, your photos may be as important to you as your legal and financial documents. | + | __You might also want to store one disk at a different location from where your computer is located. For example, at another’s home, or at work in your office drawer. In the case of a fire, theft, or another disaster, your photos may be as important to you as your legal and financial documents__. |
| But at the very least have one external disk at all times that your important files are on. | But at the very least have one external disk at all times that your important files are on. | ||
