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In a previous post we saw what a backup is and why it is essential to perform it regularly. We also mentioned the existence of some software that allows you to facilitate and automate backup operations. So now it’s time to discover one of these software and understand how it works and how to make the most of it. Borg Borg is a free and open-source command-line tool that allows you to create de-duplicated backups and makes use of compression and encryption. There are a lot of big words, so it’s best to analyze one point at a time calmly. ...

Passwords are a fundamental element of our digital life, but few people treat this topic with the attention it deserves. It’s not unusual to come across users who use the same password for all services or who have their year of birth as their phone pin. In this post, I’ll explain what a good password is, how to create it, and where to store it. What are the characteristics of a good password? The main characteristic of a password is uniqueness. You can’t have two passwords that are the same; this rule allows for no exceptions. Using the same password for two different services irretrievably compromises security. Unfortunately, data breaches are becoming more and more common and very often include passwords in plain text. If you use the same password for all accounts, all it takes is for one account to be compromised and like a domino effect all the others will fall. I already know what you’re thinking: “It’s impossible to use a different password for each service and remember them all.”; rest assured there is a solution, just continue with the reading of this post. ...

31 March has been chosen as the date of World Backup Day. The choice of this date isn’t random, but it’s a joke with the meaning we have given to the next day, April 1. This day serves as a reminder that April Fools’ Day can happen any day of the year, and we should be prepared. In this post we will see what a backup is and why it needs to be done. We will also try to understand how to make a good backup in order to secure our data. ...