{"id":81581,"date":"2022-03-31T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-31T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=81581"},"modified":"2022-03-30T21:45:59","modified_gmt":"2022-03-31T02:45:59","slug":"world-backup-day-2022-dont-wait-until-its-too-late","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/81581-world-backup-day-2022-dont-wait-until-its-too-late\/","title":{"rendered":"World Backup Day 2022: Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Since 2011, one day has been marked to annually reflect on the importance of data backup and recovery. Today, March 31st is World Backup Day<\/strong> and we’re making a point of reminding you to back up your data and teach you the easiest and most effective ways to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In today’s digital world, data is more important than ever. Almost everything is uploaded online. Your designs and art projects. That research paper you finally finished writing. The customer data you’ve been compiling for your business. And those precious digital memories of your family. All of this data (and more) is stored on your phone or computer, which could potentially get stolen or damaged one day, no matter how careful you are. While you could always get new devices, a lot of important files cannot be easily replaced!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the right systems and drives, data backup can be set up in a matter of minutes, and even automated to save you time, money, and stress. Keep reading to learn how to quickly backup your Apple devices!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Backup your Mac with Time Machine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is important to engage in backup best practices to keep your data safe and ready for transfer. Even if you\u2019re not planning on upgrading soon, it is still very important to ensure that your data is properly backed up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Luckily for Apple users, Macs come with a built-in backup feature called Time Machine<\/a>. This feature helps you make periodic backups of all your personal (and business) data and allows you to recover deleted files. It is quite easy to use and only requires an external storage device with enough space for your data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sync Time Machine to an external drive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a storage drive, be sure to get one that is at least twice the size of the internal storage space on your Mac. If you don\u2019t know your Mac\u2019s storage capacity, simply go to the Apple menu and select About This Mac<\/strong> then click on the Storage<\/strong> button or tab to view your Flash Storage size and your used and available disk space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mercury Elite Pro mini<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One great portable storage powerhouse you should consider is the Mercury Elite Pro mini<\/strong><\/a>, which has full USB-C compatibility. It has a storage capacity of up to 4TB and a transfer speed of 540MB\/S. The device also features a noiseless operation, and it is lightweight and compact, making it the perfect travel buddy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Envoy Pro Elektron<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re always on the go, a portable SSD like the Envoy Pro Elektron<\/strong><\/a> might just be the right device for your Mac backup. With no drivers needed, it has a seamless plug-and-play action, and it is universally compatible thanks to its USB-C cable with a Type-A adapter. Running on advanced NVMe technology, the Envoy Pro Electron delivers much faster performance than other portable drives. It has a transfer speed of up to 1011MB\/S and it features an LED that shows its activity status. It fits perfectly in your pocket, and it is crushproof and waterproof. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thunderbay 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the best storage devices for your Mac is OWC\u2019s Thunderbay 8<\/strong><\/a>. This is the perfect storage solution for small businesses and people in the creative industry. You get to save up to 144TB of videos, pictures, and other data and enjoy a transfer speed of up to 2,586MB\/S. If you\u2019re working on a huge project and require more space, this device allows for daisy-chain expansion so you can buy and link more units together to build a secure data center. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019re satisfied with your external hard drive, you can set up the Time Machine by following these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n