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Chapter 02 — Technology & Internet

Where should I back up my photos?

The safe rule is 3-2-1: three copies, two different media, one off-site. In practice that's your phone, an external drive, and a cloud service like iCloud, Google Photos, or Backblaze.

Follow-up questions

Is iCloud safe?

Yes — end-to-end encrypted if you enable Advanced Data Protection.

How long do hard drives last?

3–5 years for spinning drives, longer for SSDs but they lose data if left unpowered for years.

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