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    #318: Backing Up

    May 2nd, 2016 · 100 minutes

    David and Katie revisit the important topic of backup. We dive deep on the various options for Mac and iOS, discuss the different types of backups and explain how to build a comprehensive backup strategy.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac - Apple Support
    Amazon.com: Apple Time Capsule 3TB ME182LL/A
    Amazon.com: Drobo 5N: Network Attached Storage - 5 bay array with mSATA SSD acceleration
    TimeMachineEditor
    SuperDuper!
    Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software
    Cloud Backup: Easy, Secure Online Backup - Backblaze
    Online Data Backup - Offsite, Onsite, & Cloud - CrashPlan Backup Software
    Arq Backup
    Backblaze - what is backed up
    The Best Online Backup Service | The Wirecutter
    ChronoSync | Econ Technologies Software
    Creating a Comprehensive iOS Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd
    iOS 7 How-to: Manage your iCloud storage space from an iOS device | 9to5Mac
    Amazon.com: IKEA - SIGNUM Cable Management Under Desk Shelf
    Backups: If You Only Do One Thing — Katie Floyd
    Creating a Comprehensive Backup Strategy — Katie Floyd
    Backing up Network Attached Storage — Katie Floyd
    Backup Strategies: Why the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy is the Best
    Yes, I really did switch to Backblaze, here's why... — Katie Floyd
    SuperDisk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
    Blu-Ray Gets a Second Shot at Relevancy in the Data Center, of All Places | WIRED
    MDISC Archive Service
    Mac Power Users #317: Myke Hurley: Collector of iPads - Relay FM
    Amazon.com: Seagate Expansion 3TB Desktop External Hard Drive
    Amazon.com: Western Digital 1TB My Passport Ultra USB 3.0