Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I’ve bought a new 2.5 inch WD external hard drive, so I thought I’d run some performance tests -- and then take the opportunity to detail my off-site and wider backup strategies.
The drive I purchased is on Amazon.co.uk here: amzn.to/3JmGHye And, as I type this description (10 days after making the video), the lowest-price equivalent on Amazon.com (a WD MyPassport drive, as discussed in the video) is here: amzn.to/3DgLdug
Note that the above are affiliate links, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make.
My previous video “Cyber Security: Backups & Encryption” video is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=uEP9GTs1lZs
And my video on my 10TB 3.5” WD Black Hard Drive is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=AcrUpVoxU5M
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You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: youtube.com/@explainingthefuture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 External Drive Options
03:49 Speed Tests
06:46 Off-Site Backup
12:45 Keeping Data Safe
#WDElements #Backup #Offsite #explainingcomputers
I’ve bought a new 2.5 inch WD external hard drive, so I thought I’d run some performance tests -- and then take the opportunity to detail my off-site and wider backup strategies.
The drive I purchased is on Amazon.co.uk here: amzn.to/3JmGHye And, as I type this description (10 days after making the video), the lowest-price equivalent on Amazon.com (a WD MyPassport drive, as discussed in the video) is here: amzn.to/3DgLdug
Note that the above are affiliate links, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make.
My previous video “Cyber Security: Backups & Encryption” video is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=uEP9GTs1lZs
And my video on my 10TB 3.5” WD Black Hard Drive is here:
youtube.com/watch?v=AcrUpVoxU5M
For additional ExplainingComputers videos and other content, you can become a channel member here:
youtube.com/channel/UCbiGcwDWZjz05njNPrJU7jA/join
More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:
youtube.com/@explainingcomputers
You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: youtube.com/@explainingthefuture
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:58 External Drive Options
03:49 Speed Tests
06:46 Off-Site Backup
12:45 Keeping Data Safe
#WDElements #Backup #Offsite #explainingcomputers
