Uh-oh was right!

Last week I hopped on our data crunching computer – a Mac that processes large files. I heard sounds similar to a hamster running on a squeaky hamster wheel or, ahem, a failing hard drive.

We lost the hard drive, but not important data. Thank goodness.

While our archive system is not perfect, we have backed up data in different ways over the years:

• film
• CDs and DVDs
• LaCie external hard drives

We now back up info:

• a Wiebetech system incorporating Seagate hard drives and
• Apple’s Time Machine

I called Pat Castel at ProMac911.com for help. Thanks Pat. He made recovery and new hard drive installation quicker and easier. We came through ok. Phew!

Please, please back up your systems! How do YOU keep your data safe?

H