How to Avoid Technology Heartbreak

<p></p> <img src="https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/dcr-apis/wp_contents/uploads/DCR-ADMIN/AdobeStock_497617440.webp" alt="undefined" style="height: ;width: "/> <p></p> <p><em>Originally written by Rick Sutherland of ClickAway </em></p> <p>Technology may enhance the quality of modern life, but it also has the power to break your heart. The most common occurrence of this “technology heartbreak” comes in the form of data loss. Whether it’s personal documents or family photos, when your precious data is lost, it can be a traumatic experience. Fortunately, there’s a simple step you can take to avoid this: back up your data.&nbsp;</p> <p>When data only exists in one place, you have little recourse when it gets accidentally deleted, which is why the key to preventing data loss is to store it in multiple locations. Ideally, sensitive data should be backed up at three points: a local hard drive (a laptop or desktop), an external hard drive (with a scheduled backup running on it) and a cloud backup such as Dropbox or Google Drive. With this threefold backup system, you can ensure your precious data stays secure and avoid the pain of technology heartbreak.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/" target="_self">Use Diamond Certified Resource to find top rated companies.</a></p> <p><strong>Related Articles</strong><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/Guide/Computer-Device-Repair/" target="_self">The Essential Guide to Computer &amp; Device Repair</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/find-expert-advice/" target="_self">Get Expert Advice From Owners of Top Rated Local Companies</a><br><a href="https://www.diamondcertified.org/membership/" target="_self">Become a Diamond Certified Preferred Member (Always Free)</a>&nbsp;</p>