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If it's _important_ to you, back it up. No, backup does not mean to put it somewhere on a single cloud provider which can go belly up the next day or just fsck your files for any number of reasons (as seen in this example).

Put it either on multiple storage services at once, update it regularly, check that the backup works and put it on an offline disk and if it is even more important, put it in a fire grade safe or a safe place in a banks vault. Rotate those disks.

A rented bank vault is apx. 100 USD/y where I live. Well worth every cent.




I don't think there are many banks in the UK that offer a safety deposit box these days. Metro are about the only one I could find from a quick search: https://www.metrobankonline.co.uk/Personal/Safety-Deposit-Bo...

I have no need for this, but can't help but think it would be quite cool to have one. (I've probably watched "The Bourne Identity" too many times.)


Yes, everytime you go into the vault you feel like Jason. Not kidding. Free experience ;)




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