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I finally set up proper file versioning on my Windows PC, and it saved a week's work from disaster
Planning ahead was a smart move in retrospect.
The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent software costs serious money.
Microsoft wants you to use the cloud, but there are a lot of good options — including trusty old network file sharing and a little-known modern Windows feature. Remember the HomeGroup on Windows 7?
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