[Lazamataz]

A word to the wise. I was not wise and I am suffering because of it.

[mass55th]

Sorry you've had such an issue getting your new computer set up. I had an 11 year old MacBook Pro whose video card finally died. I took it to the repair shop to see if the hard drive was still good, and it was. I had him put it in a case, and I still have it, in case I need to take anything off of it. Why can't you remove the hard drive from the computer, and hook it up to the new one in order to transfer stuff?

I've always kept a separate little book, like an address book, but it's for websites and passwords. I have it just in case my kids ever need to get into my computer. I don't use Apple Cloud service, or anything, but if I want to back up anything, I put it on a 512 GB USB stick for safekeeping. Computers are like other devices we rely on. It can work fine the day before, then shit the bed the next day when you boot it up.

I don't use my iPhone for anything but making calls, and getting texts regarding prescription refills and confirming doctor appointments. It's not set up for banking, or email. There is no app other than Safari that I need to use. Never even used the camera. I hate the phone, and won't buy another smart phone if I don't have to.

[jmacusa]

Sound advice Laz. Thanks. My back up plan is my grandson. I swear the kid has micro chips in his brain. All the kids are computer experts.

The computer crashed once and the kid came over did click, click, “There you go Grandpa’’he explained something to my wife who’s better at this and haven’t had a problem since.

[TangoLimaSierra]

Everybody becomes a backup fanatic eventually. It always takes a crash and data loss to realize the importance of backups.

That lesson will be a cakewalk when the grid crashes. There won’t be the luxury of just replacing a hard drive or laptop. I have been the pain in the ass to my friends and family about preparing. Some have actually done a little. Most just roll there eyes. Human nature is what it is.