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"Between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, many people get a little extra time off, which is a perfect opportunity to tackle cleanup and reorganization projects big and small.
Use this time wisely! Take on projects that you wouldn't normally do because they require at least an hour of focused attention, and that bring you real value. Make sure to prioritize. Here are some of the most important projects that are perfect for completing on a winter's day off.
1. Set Up a Backup Service
Having a backup service is like having insurance for your digital data. Find a reliable backup service. Spend a little time reading reviews to make sure it will work well for your situation. Once you pick a service, make sure you understand how it works and how often it will back up your files. While setting it up, take the time to customize all the settings and options to your needs.Then let it run. Your first backup may take a few hours. When it's finished, test it. Use a different computer or a mobile phone, and see if you can retrieve a file from your backup set. Did it work as you expected?"
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