Backups 102 and 2FA restore fail

It's not just data that we need to back up. We also need to back up processes. I recently failed to do that and I share a story of woe from my phone breaking my two-factor authentication. TOPICS * story about 2FA backup methods * 3-2-1 * backup to external drives * consider encryption * how often? as often as your data changes.... * two local drives - continuous backup vs point in time HOMEWORK FOR NEXT TIME * Do you first (next?) backup. * Extra credit: Do a test restore! LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE * Authy - two-factor authentication (2FA) app * Apple TimeMachine (macOS and Mac OS X only) * Microsoft Authenticator - two-factor authentication (2FA) app * SanDisk 256GB USB Flash Drive * Seagate Backup Plus Portable 5TB for Windows or Mac * VeraCrypt - encryption software for Windows Mac, and Linux (warning, not incredibly user friendly -- I'll cover this more humanely in the future) * Windows Backup (Windows 8.1 only) PODCAST WEBSITE HUMANE TECH EMAIL NEWSLETTER Sign-up to receive a weekly newsletter that's to-the-point with helpful advice, links, and information on upcoming podcast episodes, and more! Your information will never be sold or shared. COMING SOON * file sharing services: Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, etc * secure cloud storage If you're enjoying the podcast please leave a review and

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Backups 102 and 2FA restore fail is an episode from Humane Tech by Jeffrey S. Kaye, mozutech.

This episode is 17:25 long.

This episode was published on Feb 13, 2021.

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