World Backup Day
World Backup Day
When is World Backup Day? This holiday is always observed on March 31
World Backup Day reminds us how important backups are for information, equipment and systems, and for people in their jobs and the many other important roles they serve. Use this March 31 holiday as a very important reminder to secure vital files, by making a backup copy. In addition to your computer files, use this March 31 holiday to back up your paper files, too.
In today’s world, nearly everything is on an electronic file stored in your cell phone or computer. At the same time, life is so busy and fast-paced, that many of us do not take the time to back up our files. Just imagine how you’d feel if you do not have those precious photos stored in a backup file or up in The Cloud. If you don’t back up those important files and documents on your computer, a system crash can cause you many hours to re-creating them. And, when it comes to photos, you just can’t recreate them.
Backups are essential. If your computer hard drive goes bad, you’re in deep trouble with a recent backup file. Those second and third-string players on a sports team can be the difference between making the playoffs or watching them on television. Who is your backup at your job? Can they operate if you are out ill or on vacation? Sometimes not. Backup lie support systems are vital for astronauts.
So, this special day encourages us to stop and back up all of our files. Yes, do it now. It only takes a few minutes.
How to Celebrate World Backup Day
- Back up your computer files today.
- Set up a plan to conduct regular and routine backups of your important computer and paper files.
- Make sure you have a backup for your job and any important positions and roles you have. Train them well.
- If you are a backup in any capacity, recognize your importance.
- Do you have any vital equipment or systems in your home or at work? Consider obtaining a backup, as you see fit.
- Does your home have a backup generator?Isn’t it time you had one?
Today's Laugher
“Electricity can be dangerous. My nephew tried to stick a penny in a plug. Whoever said a penny doesn’t go far didn’t see him shoot across that floor. I told him he was grounded. ” – – Tim Allen
History and Origin of World Backup Day
Although there is a website URL worldbackupday.com, there is no person or company that claims responsibility for creating this day or when. As of this writing, there isn’t even an email contact on the website to seek additional information.
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