I keep any sensitive folders or files zipped and encrypted with 256AES encryption and an 12-char-dig nonsense password.  That way I don't have to encrypt my backups - anything I care about is already encrypted.      AnnaSummers

----- Original Message ----- 
From: Peter Shkabara 

A couple of additional comments regarding a backup HD.

1. It is best to use two external drives for backup, alternating devices.
That way, if a hard disk fails during the backup, then you still have a good
backup on your other external drive.

2. Consider using encryption on your backup, as well as your main drive. If
your drive fails and it is still under warranty, do you really want to send
the drive with your data on it to the manufacturer? I have hears stories
where refurbished drives were found to have other people's data still on
them. I have started using TrueCrypt with very little impact on my
convenience and speed.

Peter Shkabara

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