This is a great time to back up your data and replace old storage media. #cososec #cosotech
My checklist for this week:
- Download all cloud data to local copies
- Backup phone data to PC
- Run BD-R backups - Only use HTL discs!
https://blu-raydisc.info/licensee-list/discmanuid-licenseelist.php
I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008F5M2OY
(Put sensitive data in VeraCrypt archives first)
- Format and test old flash media
- Macrium Reflect system images; export to external media
- Replace oldest HDD with a SSD:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SNHB4RC
^ If you have not done so already, I highly recommend migrating your OS and other high-use partitions to NVMe drives for a dramatic performance increase.
These are in both of my systems:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M7Q21N7
(The 980 Pro has higher specs, but we'll not likely be noticeably faster for most work.)
RAM upgrades are also a good idea, of course.
@voltronic I have an older machine and would probably need a PCIe adapter that supports this SSD. Any experience doing that?
@mikeflstfi
I've never done that myself, but there are lots of adapters made for this, and on-board m.2 NVMe are PCIe already so it should work the same.
The only snag you might possibly hit would be BIOS support, although booting from Ann external controller is a really old thing. I'd be sure to upgrade to the latest version before doing this.
https://forums.anandtech.com/threads/nvme-pci-e-adapter-expansion-card.2578963/