Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 34 minutes ago

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If you love your photos, keep two backups of the originals.

Backup #1 - Local
Backup #2 - Remote

I'll explain each in turn and why they are important. Plus pointers on software and service choices.

Got more questions? Please feel free to ask in the comments.

Backup Harddrive Suggestions:
- Seagate - amzn.to/3AdDPO9
- Western Digital - amzn.to/3wdpnnW

Local Backup Software:
- Time Machine - Built in to a Mac
- Windows Backup - Built in to a PC
- Acronis - acronis.com/en-us/products/true-image
- SuperDuper - shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html

Remote Cloud Backup Suggestions:
- Backblaze, the service I use to keep safe 19TB+ of my own data - backblaze.com
- Other options - Google For current options, they keep changing

Prius Offroad - priusoffroad.com

Checking To See If An Asteroid Will Demolish The Earth And All Your Backups - jpl.nasa.gov/asteroid-watch

00:00 - Backup #1 - LOCAL
00:28 - External Harddrive Suggestions
00:46 - Sizing Your Local Backup Harddrive
01:17 - Backup Program Options
01:27 - Use Time Machine and Windows Backup
01:44 - Check Your Backups Regularly
02:10 - Backup #2 - REMOTE
02:24 - Cloud-based Backups Are Your Friend
02:35 - Guarding Against Catastrophe
02:56 - Backblaze Is My Favorite
03:12 - Rambling About NAS
03:41 - Remote Backup Limitations
04:17 - Nothing’s Free - But Backups Are Worth It


For Inquires: Peter West Carey - Licensed Part 107 Commercial UAV/Drone Pilot in Los Angeles peter@peterwestcarey.com
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Filmed on Canon R5 - amzn.to/3QEMlwz
Music by Rex Banner

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