Hey there! I'm looking for advice on the best ways to access and store my photos and videos, particularly since I have over 2TB of data. When I say 'accessing,' I mean copying, modifying, and deleting files.
For external devices, I'm curious about which types and models you'd recommend. I already own two 5TB portable external hard drives, but I've had issues where they just stop working occasionally, forcing me to erase everything and start copying again. I need something that works well with both PC and Mac.
Also, what about cloud services? I'm after something secure, fast, and user-friendly for tasks like copying and modifying files.
If you have other solutions in mind, I'd love to hear them! Any tips or best practices would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I've got a good tip: remember that "the cloud" is just someone else's computer! My setup consists of a RAID system at home for redundancy, plus backups in a fireproof safe, and I also use a cloud service where I manage my own encryption key. So, if you're serious about data security, maybe consider a similar setup.
Got it! I'm curious though, what kind of RAID system are you using? I'd love some brand and model suggestions. Thanks!