External HD for backups...

[falcoboy7]

I have actually never backed up my files before so I am kind of new to this. Do I buy an external hardrive and hook it up via firewire and copy everything? I'd appreciate it if you could recommend a certain model and some suggestions would be nice.

 

[blodwyn]

I have actually never backed up my files before so I am kind of new to this. Do I buy an external hardrive and hook it up via firewire and copy everything? I'd appreciate it if you could recommend a certain model and some suggestions would be nice.

An external drive is the way a lot of people go, including myself. Almost any USB2 or Firewire unit will work, and there are plenty of postings from people asking for recommendations - LaCie and Maxtor are worth checking out. Alternatively you could buy an empty external enclosure and a hard disk and put it together yourself in about 5 minutes.

As for doing the backup itself, I use Chronosync to do it automatically. A lot of people use CarbonCopyCloner and SuperDuper. There are plenty of choices, it's a matter of personal preference.