Where should I back my files before deleting?
You should back up your files to an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or cloud storage service before deleting them. Make sure to choose a backup method that is reliable and secure to prevent any data loss.
To back up your files before deleting them, you have a few options:
1. External Hard Drive or USB Drive: Connect an external hard drive or USB drive to your computer and copy the files onto it. Make sure the drive has enough storage capacity to accommodate all of your files.
- Plug in the external hard drive or USB drive.
- Open the file explorer or finder on your computer.
- Locate the files or folders you want to back up.
- Select the files or folders by clicking on them while holding the Ctrl or Command key.
- Right-click on the selected files or folders and choose "Copy".
- Go to the external hard drive or USB drive in the file explorer or finder.
- Right-click inside the drive and choose "Paste" to copy the files.
2. Cloud Storage Services: Use a cloud storage service like Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive to upload and store your files. This allows you to access your files from anywhere with an internet connection.
- Sign up for a cloud storage service and create an account if you don't already have one.
- Download and install the desktop client or mobile app for the cloud storage service.
- Once installed, open the client or app and log in with your account credentials.
- Locate the files or folders you want to back up on your computer.
- Select the files or folders by clicking on them while holding the Ctrl or Command key.
- Right-click on the selected files or folders and choose an option like "Upload", "Save to", or "Send to" depending on the cloud storage service.
- Follow the prompts to upload the files to the cloud storage.
3. Network Attached Storage (NAS): If you have a NAS device on your home network, you can back up your files to it. A NAS device is a dedicated storage device that connects to your network and can be accessed by multiple devices.
- Ensure that your NAS device is set up and connected to your home network.
- Open the file explorer or finder on your computer.
- Locate the files or folders you want to back up.
- Select the files or folders by clicking on them while holding the Ctrl or Command key.
- Right-click on the selected files or folders and choose an option like "Copy" or "Move".
- Go to the network location or IP address associated with your NAS device in the file explorer or finder.
- Right-click inside the location and choose an option like "Paste" to copy the files.
Remember to verify that your files have been successfully backed up before proceeding with any deletions.