Most people only think about backups after losing something. Here’s a plan you can complete in a single evening, following the classic 3-2-1 rule: three copies, two different media, one off-site.
- Photos: enable cloud sync (Google Photos, iCloud), then export one archive copy to an external drive
- Documents: move working files into a synced folder like Drive or OneDrive
- Passwords: switch to a password manager and export an encrypted backup
- Phone: verify the automatic device backup is actually on — most people never check
Set a quarterly reminder to test a restore. A backup you’ve never restored is a hope, not a plan.
