WD Elements 5TB HDD & My Backup Strategies

I’ve bought a new 2.5 inch WD external hard drive, so I thought I’d run some performance tests -- and then take the opportunity to detail my off-site and wider backup strategies. The drive I purchased is on Amazon.co.uk here: https://amzn.to/3JmGHye And, as I type this description (10 days after making the video), the lowest-price equivalent on Amazon.com (a WD MyPassport drive, as discussed in the video) is here: https://amzn.to/3DgLdug Note that the above are affiliate links, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases you may make. My previous video “Cyber Security: Backups & Encryption” video is here:    • Cyber Security: Backups & Encryption   And my video on my 10TB 3.5” WD Black Hard Drive is here:    • 10TB WD Black: Fast Hard Drive Upgrade   For additional ExplainingComputers videos and other content, you can become a channel member here:    / @explainingcomputers   More videos on computing and related topics can be found at:    / @explainingcomputers   You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at:    / @explainingthefuture   Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:58 External Drive Options 03:49 Speed Tests 06:46 Off-Site Backup 12:45 Keeping Data Safe #WDElements #Backup #Offsite #explainingcomputers