The YouTube video can be viewed here or at the end of this post. The Navy SEALs have a saying: “Two is one, one is none.” I like to add: “That’s why I carry three!”It is a simple idea with a big lesson: if you have only one of something important, you may effectively have
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This customer was fortunate to have a Time Machine backup. If she hadn’t, she could have faced a serious data loss situation. Additionally, her devices were locked (by the hacker), and she needed to keep her life moving, so she had to rush out and purchase a new iPhone 16e, which, thankfully, she might be
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You need to take charge of your own data! When discussing data preservation and protection, I often reference Ronald Reagan’s well-known phrase, “trust, but verify.” It’s essential to ensure that the data on your devices is really backed up. If you don’t have someone like me checking your computer regularly, it’s up to you to
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After using my 2TB Samsung SSD Time Machine drive for the past two years, I’ve decided to upgrade to a new 4TB model that offers additional durability features like waterproofing and shock resistance. While I’ll continue using the older drive every month or so, it’s important to regularly add new backup layers to ensure critical
After using my 2TB Samsung SSD for the past two years, it’s time to semi-retire it! Read More »
Don’t take somebody else’s word that your data is gone forever Despite being told his “totally dead” MacBook Air was beyond saving, we were able to investigate the device and successfully recover this professional pilot’s data at a much lower cost than a clean room data recovery service. Our $59 diagnostic fee is a worthwhile
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Apple released macOS Sequoia and iOS 18 today. I get to see people lose their data every day, so while these updates are exciting, everyone will be anxious to install them. Please don’t install them without a backup. If you need help backing up your Mac with Time Machine, stop by the shop with a
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