As with applications, the own data that we store in the different drives of our PC, are increasingly important. Whether on a personal or more professional level, all those files and folders in one way or another have their importance, sometimes a lot. Hence precisely, as we have already commented on so many occasions, the importance of getting used to making regular backups.
It is true that these types of tasks are not the most entertaining or fun, but it is also true that there are many programs that already automate the entire process. We are only going to have to carry out an initial programming after installing the backup application to have those backup copies. It goes without saying that all this will help us to recover both the operating system and its corresponding programs, as well as personal files, in the event of a disaster with the PC .
However, despite all the comforts in terms of their use that these applications present us today, many users do not benefit from it. Since nothing normally has to happen, we trust and reject the use of these backups. However, when the moment of tragedy comes, be it due to a hardware or software error, or a virus, it is when we throw our hands at our heads. Therefore, again, we recommend that you make use of some type of application of this type to safeguard our data.
Make backup depending on the use of the PC
In addition, it is best to save these backup copies on external storage units, or in the cloud. On the other hand, when we decide to use these programs, many wonder how often they should make these copies , either manually or automatically. That is precisely what we want to talk to you about in these same lines.
Not everyone does the same type of use of their computer, nor do they move the same environments, key factors when scheduling backups. The first thing to know is that these processes, especially if we make a complete copy, consume resources and take a while. Therefore, in the event that we do not work with especially sensitive or important data on our computer, or that we use it every so often, for example we can schedule a backup once a month.
On the contrary, if we work with the computer and store our office documents and personal photos on the PC, for example, that period of time should decrease. In fact, we could even schedule these backups on a daily basis, but it is recommended that they be carried out when we are not in front of the computer.
Choose well the type of backup to perform
It is also important to know that the programs we are talking about here usually have different types of operation. What we mean by this is that we can carry out a complete backup of the entire computer, or just the new files that have been added. Therefore, the time that the process is going to take will vary significantly.
In the event that we have a copy of the second type scheduled, that is, only with the new files, we could schedule these backups on a daily basis.
Customize the contents that we are going to save safely
If what we are concerned about is the space it occupies in these backups on the destination drives , as well as the time it takes for the process, we can customize the contents. Actually what we mean by this is that instead of making a complete copy, let’s just choose the folders or folder where we save what really interests us. In this way, what we really achieve is to minimize the backup time, reduce the space consumed at the destination, and schedule in short periods of time.
