I've heard that SSDs can lose data if they're not used regularly. What are the best practices to keep an SSD that doesn't get much use in good shape? Should I just plug it in for a short time every few months, or do I need to perform more thorough checks like file system checks or other maintenance tasks?
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You really don’t need to stress too much about this. Just power it on every few months to keep it healthy. Make sure to keep at least 20% of the drive empty too. Also, consider the 3-2-1 backup rule: 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of storage, with 1 stored offsite.
True, but remember: 3 copies is just a minimum! If you can manage more, go for it!