Hey everyone! I'm curious about the best methods for backing up my files without damaging my SSD. I use both a desktop and a laptop, but I recently heard that transferring files over 50GB can potentially brick my PC, which sounds alarming! I'm definitely open to getting an external hard drive for backups, but I want to make sure I don't cause any harm in the process. Also, how can I check if my SSD is compromised? I have a Micron SSD in my laptop (MSI Katana B13VEK) but didn't see it listed in any guides, so I'm unsure if I should be concerned. Any tips would really help! Thanks a lot!
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Don't worry, copying 50GB won't brick your PC! That's just a myth. The best backup strategy is the 3-2-1 rule: keep 3 copies of your data, with 2 on different hard drives and 1 in the cloud. When you're backing up, try using copy/paste instead of cut/move to avoid any corruption if something interrupts the process. You can check the health of your SSDs using a tool like CrystalDiskInfo to see if everything's in order.
I came across that info on YouTube and TikTok too, but I think a lot of it might just be fear mongering. Better to be safe than sorry, though!
If you're planning to use a backup app, make sure it has the option to back up only new or modified files; that way it won't take forever to back up every time. You might also want to familiarize yourself with the difference between full, differential, and incremental backups to see what suits your needs best. There are a ton of free backup apps out there that you can test out to find the one that works for you!
Also, remember to power up your drives every 6-12 months just to keep everything healthy!