queen iron
I've searched around how to backup my usb-stick but i get so confused with all of those programs. i do not have an external hard drive (yet) and I do not want to lose my data (again). I do not have the means to save them on another computer either.
Before I installed Mint I just put my files on a usb-stick and called it a day, but the whole usb-stick got corrupted and I was able to save my files via TestDrive.
So, has anyone some idea/advice?
manic lotus
I've searched around how to backup my usb-stick but i get so confused with all o...
place your files on your hard drive too
queen iron
You mean on my hard drive on my laptop?
manic lotus
yes
and obviously keep the data you cant download again from the internet on a backup hard drive and cloud
queen iron
oh, thats what id do anyway, but ive read that timeshift isnt that good for personal data. i am just scared that the other usb stick gets corrupted, and ill cry forever
pulsar frigate
oh, thats what id do anyway, but ive read that timeshift isnt that good for pers...
if the data isnt terribly secret and within the size limits of onedrive. google drive etc. then just upload one big zip file (u can have it compressed or not, up to u)
or make a separate free account for one of those services if personal data is in it, and dont give out that account to ANYWHERE (and use strong password, and keep pw backed up on paper in safe place)
pulsar frigate
oh, thats what id do anyway, but ive read that timeshift isnt that good for pers...
Mint also comes with a thing called Backup tool
for that precise thing
but u do need a physical destination to have it backup to
if u favour online storage, type "welcome" in Mint menu search, and see there the online-accounts setup/integration with file manager
manic lotus
oh, thats what id do anyway, but ive read that timeshift isnt that good for pers...
what you said is stupid.
queen iron
why is that stupid
queen iron
if the data isnt terribly secret and within the size limits of onedrive. google ...
yeah, sounds reasonable
queen iron
but u do need a physical destination to have it backup to
yeah, i guess, ill have to buy an external hard drive..
pulsar frigate
like lot said, if u have room on the laptop, just copy the usb folders there
copy 1: on laptop
copy 2 (original): on usb stick
you now have a backup
extra protection:
copy 3: on OneDrive online (in case of house fire or flood, for example)
other services : nextcloud, Mega, Dropbox, google drive
manic lotus
why is that stupid
well, time shift is basically rsync. so making snapshots of the usb drive doesn't make any sense. you can just copy the files to your drive and it'll be the exact same effect while taking up no more space
idk why you're overcomplicating your life so much