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In general, backing up files, settings, and even installed programs is important and highly desirable. There are all manner of backup solutions available.  If https://worldbackupday.com were operational at the time of writing, it would be possible to view their recommendations.  Unfortunately, it is not.  ( https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/worldbackupday.com.html ) For recent Mac users, Time Machine, which is built into current versions of the Macintosh operating system, and has been for quite a while, comes to mind, which is designed for ease of use.  CarbonCopyCloner is another popular backup utility for macOS, as is CrashPlan, which (thanks to being written in Java) runs on Windows and GNU/Linux as well, and even non-macOS BSD with a little work.  Backblaze is also available on both Microsoft Windows and macOS.  Ubuntu and Microsoft Windows also have built-in backup tools that can be used to help protect against accidental file deletion and drive failu...

This week, I reviewed networking concepts. A router is one kind of device used to connect different devices and allow them to communicate.  Most consumer and small business routers also integrate a networking switch and wireless access point for convenience.  A relatively new development is local wireless mesh networks to propagate a wireless signal and Internet connection throughout a building without having to run new cables or use coaxial or power line networking technologies (such as MoCA, HPNA, HomePlug or G.hn) to connect devices, although coaxial and sometimes power line networking can offer increased performance over wireless, especially in denser environments like apartment buildings, condos, or offices. One of the first things people wonder about IPv6 besides what it is, is do I have it?  The website http://ds.test-ipv6.com helps provide an answer to that question. Border Gateway Protocol is used in the core networks of the Internet, however it has some s...