What is a Backup?
A backup is a second copy (or more) of your digital files and it can protect you from data loss. You can access this backup in the event your device or data become inaccessible, destroyed, or damaged. Data loss can occur in many ways: a computer or hardware crash, a lost or stolen device, data corruption, or malware that encrypts it and holds it for ransom.
Two types of backup are sync services and traditional backups:
- Sync (or cloud) services backup individual files and do not include applications or programs. Google Drive and Box are examples of a sync service.
- Traditional backups enable a full system restore including programs, applications, settings, and files. Setting up an external hard drive with a backup program, like Time Machine, will backup your apps and data files, and enable a full system restore.
See our KB Article for instructions on How to Back Up Your Data
