How can I use CDs or DVDs to store or back up important files?
In todays digital age, backing up your important electronic files is absolutely crucial. In the event of damage to your computer, backup copies can help restore most or all of your original data. Storing files on a CDs or DVDs is one of the most common ways to back up data. They are relatively inexpensive, and a large amount of data can be stored on a small disc. CDs hold approximately 700 MB of data (the equivalent of more than 400 floppy disks), while DVDs hold approximately 4.7 GB (the equivalent of approximately 7 CDs or 3,200 floppy disks). Your computer must be equipped with a CD or DVD burner in order to create data discs. DVD burners can create both DVDs and CDs, but CD burners can only create CDs. The process of creating the disc varies depending on your operating system. Consult the instruction manual for your computer or CD/DVD drive for more information. Once youve completed the backup process, store discs in a cool, dry location away from the computer itself. Keep them awa
