I’ve heard about many a writer who threw herself on the bed, prostrate with grief because their computer ate their recent manuscript for lunch and failed to even leave any leftovers. A common enough occurrence, since we use physical media to store our stuff – hard drives fail, thumb drives quit working, and we spill chocolate milk all over the pristine white pages.
If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice – we have to back up our important documents. Pictures, data files, financial information, the kid’s scribbling. (I say this often, but I fail to do it, just like everyone else.)
To make this thankless job easier, try software that makes backing up your important files easier. Today’s Giveaway of the Day is a handy tool for Windows users to schedule backups. Titan Backup 2.1 is a simple, easy-to-figure-out backup software that can automate your backups and assist in transferring files between computers. GOTD gives away free licenses for this software, but it’s only good TODAY. Download and activate by midnight, Tues 22 July. (This site is legitimate, don’t worry about that. They work with the software companies to give away these products as a marketing and goodwill gesture.)
If you miss the GOTD, check out this free backup utility as well: http://backup.comodo.com/
