personal-data-backup-recovery/README.md

# Personal Data Backup and Recovery

## Description

This repo contains scripts and instructions for backing up and recovering your personal data stored in applications and cloud services.

> [!Note]
> The master backup drive contains all backups along with some historical backups
Each thumb drive located in Matt and Jennifer's vehicle contain only the latest backup, excluding photos.

## Process Overview

1. Create a backup of each service / product.
	* [Bitwarden](docs/Bitwarden.md)
	* [Bookmarks](docs/Bookmarks.md)
	* [Google Calendar](docs/Calendar.md)
	* [Google Contacts](docs/Contacts.md)
	* [Google Drive](docs/Drive.md)

2. Ensure all backups of the services above are placed into a *backup* folder.  I suggest creating a folder named backup and placing everything you backup in that one location.  This will make it easier to transfer the files in a later step.

3. Connect to your backup share.

4. Copy the contents of your local backup folder to the backup share.

## Recommended Backup Frequency

| Service / Product | Backup Frequency |
| ---- | ---- |
| Bitwarden | Monthly |
| Google Drive | Monthly |
| Google Photos | Monthly |
| Media PC | Monthly |