World Backup Day

As we've become more dependent on technology, World Backup Day, March 31st, reminds us to shield our valuable digital records as we've become more dependent on technology.

There's always that one photo, video, or memory that you took the time to save, but for some reason, it isn't yours anymore. If it was a lost or broken phone, a defective hard drive, or some other technological blunder, it's likely that keeping all your files in a single piece would be impossible.

Fortunately, the day before April Fools is World Backup Day, which keeps us from being the punchline of a joke played by our own devices. We'll finally say, "I'll do it tomorrow," and make sure all our precious files have a safe location.

Try not to think of it as a pain. Remember when you promised to back up all the images and videos from your last trip? Now's the time buddy.

Every day, we rely more on computers to support our lives. Although it's unlikely to imagine a future where our precious files aren't as accessible as they are today, it's not our job to take digital memories for granted. Now put your foot down, take a stand, and back the thing up!

WHAT IS BACKUP? For example, your family photos, home videos, papers, and emails, a backup is a second copy of all your important files — for example, your family photos, home videos, and emails. Keep another copy of everything safe instead of storing it all in one place (such as your computer). www.worldbackupDay.com For more details on this day, visit www.worldbackupday.com For more details, visit www.worldbackupday.com For more details, visit www.worldbackupday.com For more details on this day.com

How to celebrate #worldbackupday

If you haven't already invested in an external hard drive, USB stick, or even buy some storage space in the cloud, consider investing in an external hard drive, USB stick, or even buy some space in the cloud. Plan out your next big data dump while waiting for your file transfer to reach 100%. Because let's face it, one day a year isn't nearly enough.

Using the hashtag #WorldBackUpDay, take the pledge to back up your phone, computer, tablet, and all other coveted items and share with the world using the hashtag #WorldBackUpDay.