Make the 14th of every month the day I backup my computer

Except for a few files, no significant changes this month. If I lost it, I could recreate the info or I have print outs. I’m good.

I scanned a few files and saw I hadn’t updated much since the last backup in June so I’m OK until August. I don’t think I need to back up everything monthly so I’ll just review the PC every month to determine what needs to be saved.

I’d been having a minor issue with the monitor on my PC fading periodically. Last week, it was happening more and more. And this morning? Kaput! Complete darkness.
It’s sure a good thing that I backed up my PC last month for my upgrade – although it’s not likely I’ll do it this month since I can’t SEE anything.
At least I can use my work laptop if necessary.
Time to shop – quickly.

My PC had a major memory upgrade done for me by a co-worker. He also cleaned up my settings and fixed a few things. THe PC now wakes up in record time!
It’ll make backing it up a breeze!

It took me a few attempts – but it’s backed up.
I got a second 4 GIG flash drive. After spending time this weekend deleting files that I didn’t need, I copied my pictures onto one and my document files onto the other.

Tonight, I’ll unplug the computer, dust it off and take it down to my car. I told my co-worker on Friday that he’d have it Monday to upgrade for me.

I’m so excited. I wish I knew why I procrastinated so long…

I took 2 steps this week -

1. I spent an hour this week deleting obsolete files
2. I bought a 4 gig flash drive

Moving forward, ever so slowly….

oy vay!

I missed 3/14 and now 4/14. I’ve got the hardware I ordered – I have GOT to take care of this. May is the goal!

Last night a co-worker helped me with my printer problems and offered to handle a memory upgrade for me. As soon as the hardware arrives, he’ll rebuild my PC.
So…..I most definitely need to clean it up and back it up by the 14th.

I spent time on Sunday deleting old files that I didn’t need or even remember having plus I moved some onto a CD for archiving. I still have more to review but I’ll get it cleaned up before backing it up.
I definitely need to pull my pics off there too.

After work today, I’ll go to Staples for some rewriteable disks. Per calypte’s suggestion – 4 disks (2 for odd months, 2 for even).