Backing up my hard drive

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hup

Discussion Starter · Mar 24, 2008

My imac lost its video card last week and I was hit with the realization that I currently have no means of backing up my stuff. There is nothing truly vital to be lost at first glance, but I it was a wakeup call when I thought of 5000 plus pictures in my iphoto library(!), not to mention music, my running log, and so on .... 
There is also checkbook stuff for taxes and some stuff that Mrs hup works on for work (most of which I have backed up for her on a usb stick.) 
So now I'm all about finding an effective method for backing up my system. I'm thinking an external HD but really don't have a clue just what to do and how to do it. 
Can any of youse guys give me the skinny on backing up? Suggestions for methods, drives, etc .... ? 
Thanks! 
hup

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duckgeek

· #5 · Mar 24, 2008

1. Pick up a hard drive at least as big as your original. 
2. Get CarbonCopyCloner. <a href="http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html" target="_blank">http://www.bombich.com/software/ccc.html</a> Make the donation if you use it. 
3. There is no step 3! 
PS - Another good option is SuperDuper. It's a little bit more expensive, but works very well. <a href="http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html" target="_blank">http://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDup...scription.html</a>

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duckgeek

· #10 · Mar 24, 2008

Doesn't matter too much. SATA is a bit faster, but the interface you choose to use will be more of a factor. I'd buy an external drive with both Firewire and USB 2.0. Your current machine will be best with firewire, your next machine will probably rely on USB.

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