Where's the off site, carry away, write protected media?
It's just a copy and vulnerable to virus and other attacks since it's online. And there are more issues to cover.
However as a second copy it's OK. But never should be labeled "BACKUP."
Bob
I have a 2 computer network and want to use external HD for my backup of both computers. Is this possible thru the network?

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