Step 1. Identify What You Want to Protect
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Ask yourself:
Self-reflection prompt
"If I lost my device today, what would I be most upset about losing?"
What types of personal data do I keep that could be used to harm or manipulate me?"
Make a list
Common examples š· Photos š academic work āļø journal entries š¼ work projects š private messages šdocuments (IDs, medical info, legal papers).
Think about photos, conversations, documents, or browsing habits.
Now ask: Do I want to keep it, back it up, or securely delete it? If so, prioritize encrypting and backing those up.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Step 2. Choose the Right Tools
Pick a method that fits your comfort level. You donāt need to be a tech expert to get started.
Physical: USB, external hard drive, SD card. Cloud: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or encrypted services like Proton Drive or Tresorit.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Never rely on just one location. Why?
Step 3. Use Two methods
Devices get lost or break
Safer strategy
- One physical (USB or external hard drive).
- One cloud-based.
- Cloud accounts can be hacked.
- USBs can be stolen.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Your backup is only useful if itās up to date.
Decide how often you want to back up your files:
Step 4. Set a Schedule
- Weekly for active users.
- Monthly if your files donāt change much.
Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to back up your files and review your storage every month.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Backups are only safe if your passwords are too.
Use strong, unique passwords for your cloud storage accounts.
Step 5. Protect Your Access
4.4.7 Data Protection_Backup Basic - Step by Step
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Step 1. Identify What You Want to Protect
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Ask yourself:
Self-reflection prompt
"If I lost my device today, what would I be most upset about losing?"
What types of personal data do I keep that could be used to harm or manipulate me?"
Make a list
Common examples š· Photos š academic work āļø journal entries š¼ work projects š private messages šdocuments (IDs, medical info, legal papers).
Think about photos, conversations, documents, or browsing habits. Now ask: Do I want to keep it, back it up, or securely delete it? If so, prioritize encrypting and backing those up.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Step 2. Choose the Right Tools
Pick a method that fits your comfort level. You donāt need to be a tech expert to get started.
Physical: USB, external hard drive, SD card. Cloud: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or encrypted services like Proton Drive or Tresorit.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Never rely on just one location. Why?
Step 3. Use Two methods
Devices get lost or break
Safer strategy
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Your backup is only useful if itās up to date.
Decide how often you want to back up your files:
Step 4. Set a Schedule
Set a reminder on your phone or calendar to back up your files and review your storage every month.
Backup Basic - Step by Step
Press each number
Backups are only safe if your passwords are too.
Use strong, unique passwords for your cloud storage accounts.
Step 5. Protect Your Access