How to lose your data in one easy step
by erika on February 22, 2010
Today's tip is drawn from Scott's Computer Essentials Class:
Many people have the mistaken assumption that a memory stick is the perfect place to store data. They are small, portable, seemingly perfect.
We thought so too, before Scott's class.
A USB memory stick actually has a little battery in it, that is installed during manufacture. There is no way to access or replace this battery. And, just like all batteries, it can die. When that happens, all data on the stick is irretrievably lost.
If you are reluctant to store data on your computer, Scott recommends an external hard drive. And regardless of where you choose to store files you are currently working on, it is always a good idea to have a backup burned to a DVD and stored in a safe place.
And now you know what NOT to do!
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