Don't forget to backup!

Last weekend my home computer crashed. That is, the computer I am using right now and the only one I blog from.

I can't say that I didn't have warning, and actually I was at fault. I uninstalled some Microsoft software from Windows a few weeks ago and the computer had been 'upset' and kept popping up with warning messages asking me to put some components back. Well, I just kept ignoring it thinking "Tomorrow, tomorrow ......"

Well, Sunday came and the computer wouldn't turn on. I could get it to 'wake up' in safety mode but couldn't find the problem. Finally it 'died' totally. Thankfully I have a nice husband who could re-do the whole system :)

And thankfully it was my home computer and not my work one. I was lazy with the home one but of course still had all my files backed up. My work computer must be one of the most backed-up systems in the whole of Tsukuba! I even carry around two different mini storage disks on long straps so I can hang them around my neck and run if there is an earthquake. (And no, I am NOT joking!!!)

Why I am so fanatical about computer files? Well, without those files it would be really difficult to work, and they contain years of creating lesson plans, writing textbooks, etc.

How about you? You might not need your computer for work, but what about all your family photos? Nowadays digital cameras mean that many people don't keep real photos.

I wish I could back-up my brain too. These past few weeks have been really busy and the pace won't decrease until after New Year. If I had a USB port in my ear, I could just download my brain's contents for later!