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Two To View – A Couple Of Amazing Videos You Don't Want To Miss
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After several attempts by players to retrieve a basketball stuck behind a basket, a young boy climbs up to free it. | | Create Treasures From Trash
Check out these unique DIY projects made from throw-aways including shelves from a ladder and a chair from car parts! |
Computer And Data Backup – What To Know!
 Backing up your PC is your best protection from hard drive failure or if you are victim of ransomware. There are a plethora of other technical and human error catastrophes that can leave one devastated if a good backup routine is not practiced.
What to Back Up
Key Items Nobody Wants to Lose
- Email
- Pictures
- Documents
- Videos
Other items to consider
- Drivers
- Personal Browser Settings and Bookmarks
There are many options out there for backing up and safekeeping your data. Two main ones are using a physical device such as an external hard drive or using an online storage service. Online storage services, are also referred to as "Cloud Storage" or the "The Cloud".
Pros and Cons of External Hard Disk Backup
Pros
- Separate from your computer system
- Easy to install
- Portable
Cons
- Expensive - Some models are under $100 but the more storage required the more costly the hard drive
- Susceptible to damage - Can be dropped or environmental damage
- Security - External hard drives can be stolen. Encrypting your external drive helps protect your personal information in case of theft or loss of the drive
Pros and Cons of Cloud Storage
Pros
- Depending on your requirements it is cheaper with plenty of free services to choose from
- Files are accessible from anywhere
- Ease of use - Most software will back up in real-time or can be scheduled to do so daily, weekly or monthly
Cons
- Outages - If the company’s cloud servers are offline access to your stored data is not possible until servers are back online
- Large Files and internet speed - Even on some of the faster internet packages backing up or restoring an entire PC over the internet could take multiple days
- Privacy - Your personal and confidential files are stored in remote locations. Potentially accessible by hackers - strong passwords are a must to secure your account
Links for in depth reference
PC Magazine
Consumer Reports Buying Guide
Windows Backup
Apple OS X Backup
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Sites of the Month – Great Sites To Check Out In April
 Canada Scene
nac-cna.ca – If you love Canadian arts and culture, you'll definitely want to bookmark this site and put June 15-July 23 — the dates of Canada Scene — on your calendar. This amazing "living portrait" will bring together 1,000 talented artists from music, theater, dance, visual and media arts, film, circus, culinary arts, and more. |  Financial Wisdom
thesimpledollar.com – Need practical financial advice? This site is a great place to find it. You can start with tidying up your financial life and move on to selling your home, understanding your credit score, writing a business plan for a small side business, or finding financial inspiration online. |  Bold Easter Egg Decorating
countryliving.com – Tired of the same old, same old for Easter eggs? Check out these easy and amazing-looking egg ideas. Try using flowers, sparkles, and unusual colors. Or get even more creative with farm animal, fruit, confetti, or temporary tattoo eggs. Be sure to share your favorites on social media. |  Seven Wonders
airpano.com – Just one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still exists, but you can visit the new Wonders for the 21st century. They include the Christ Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, the Great Wall of China, and the Taj Mahal in India. Check this site for information and virtual tours. |
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