Keep my data alive and kicking is a difficult task: CDs need to be cleaned, scratched need to be eliminated, and data must be backed up (otherwise there’s going to be a huge fight about why we’re missing gigabytes of photos and videos). While CDs and DVDs are good for short-term storage, they have their fair share of problems: top-foil damage, bad scratches, dirty, oil, and bit-rot can make them almost useless.

So, instead of relying on just digital media to backup my data, I also use software, and even recommend some hardware for backing up your personal data.

Backing Up Your Data is Important!

A Clean CD is a Happy CD

Merging Partitions is NOT like Merging Traffic

Ending Windows Programs does not Require a Hammer

Finally, Our “Moment of Science” for the Late, Great Mr. Wizard