Summary

We realize that backing up files might not be the most exciting thing to think about, but as we stated, memory is inexpensive and backup routines can be easily automated.

Do not make the mistake of waiting for a massive computer crash, hard disk failure, or rogue virus (or even accidental deletion) to learn how easy it is to back up your files (or how painful it is when you lose all your stuff). It is much better to be that smug person who tells the person who just did lose all his files that you back up your stuff and that it is easy.