Hardware Secrets – Get an External Drive for backup

I have two external drives which i use for backup and storage of old files and i must say that they have saved my hide a couple of times. Not only do they offer extra storage space, they also serve as a insurance policy in case something goes wrong with your main pc and you need to get some files quick:

External drives aren’t cheap, but boy, they sure come in handy for backups. With an external drive attached to your PC, you can use Windows XP’s Backup and Task Scheduler programs to automate the chore (browse to “Answer Line: Synchronize Important Folders on Two Computers” for instructions). An external drive also facilitates the transfer of large files between PCs, if you’ve configured the unit as a shared drive on your network (browse to “Windows Tips: Right-Click for Faster Windows Navigation” and scroll to the bottom tip for instructions). Or leave one drive attached to your network for unattended backup of all your PCs. To restore files, simply connect the drive directly to the PC that needs the data, and you’re in business.

via PC World