Almost everyone has heard the horror stories of a hard drive crashing and losing all of their data. Even if you have never had this happen to you, it is a good idea to back up your computer files regularly. There are many ways to back up your computer, and the method you choose will depend on your needs.

One popular way to back up your computer files is to use an external hard drive. An external hard drive is a hard drive that is separate from your computer’s internal hard drive. You can purchase an external hard drive at …