- Jun 29, 2014
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So just a few days ago, I finished building my rig. I had only opted for one drive for storage. I then figured that I should just partition my drive. One, the smaller partition, would be for my OS and programs. The other would be for documents, videos, maybe storing music, etc, etc.
I wanted to configure it to work out that way. But I've run into a couple issues. How exactly would I do such a thing? There are also some grey areas that I'm not sure how to iron out.
For example... And seriously, don't laugh! Cryptocurrency wallets. the blockchain for each currency requires a large download, especially as you get further along in it's life. Bitcoin, right now, is about 12, maybe even 14gb? So it makes me wonder, how would I go about something like that?
So I wonder, if anyone who reads this, has maybe just gotten an extra, equal-sized drive, and just used it as a sort of "backup drive"? Like, simply make folders with my files, and backup music, my videos (I do a decent amount of video production, and just overall capture, btw). Nothing massive, but it's enough to fill a 32GB card every couple months and need that space to back up all my files.
So I feel like simply getting another drive, and using it as I would an external HDD, would be my best option. I have a Silicon Power 1TB external shock/waterproof HDD, which has been working well... So perhaps I could use that as a companion to this newer drive, or just make direct copies to have a second copy in case of failure of either drive... I figure I could use C for everything, and D would be the secondary. I have a Western Digital "Black" 1TB right now, and I figured maybe a WD "Blue" for the secondary drive. Is there a way to make the secondary drive hardly ever spin up to reduce wear and increase life expectancy?
I think what I'm looking for, is a good way to organize myself. On my old laptop, after several Windows reinstalls, I always told myself I'd stay organized. Not have the same type of file scattered around, or have the desktop nearly filled with icons. I guess that's me being hasty, and overall, a bit lazy. What can I do to keep myself organized, and ensure that I have the space to backup my files, as well as to install programs?
I wanted to configure it to work out that way. But I've run into a couple issues. How exactly would I do such a thing? There are also some grey areas that I'm not sure how to iron out.
For example... And seriously, don't laugh! Cryptocurrency wallets. the blockchain for each currency requires a large download, especially as you get further along in it's life. Bitcoin, right now, is about 12, maybe even 14gb? So it makes me wonder, how would I go about something like that?
So I wonder, if anyone who reads this, has maybe just gotten an extra, equal-sized drive, and just used it as a sort of "backup drive"? Like, simply make folders with my files, and backup music, my videos (I do a decent amount of video production, and just overall capture, btw). Nothing massive, but it's enough to fill a 32GB card every couple months and need that space to back up all my files.
So I feel like simply getting another drive, and using it as I would an external HDD, would be my best option. I have a Silicon Power 1TB external shock/waterproof HDD, which has been working well... So perhaps I could use that as a companion to this newer drive, or just make direct copies to have a second copy in case of failure of either drive... I figure I could use C for everything, and D would be the secondary. I have a Western Digital "Black" 1TB right now, and I figured maybe a WD "Blue" for the secondary drive. Is there a way to make the secondary drive hardly ever spin up to reduce wear and increase life expectancy?
I think what I'm looking for, is a good way to organize myself. On my old laptop, after several Windows reinstalls, I always told myself I'd stay organized. Not have the same type of file scattered around, or have the desktop nearly filled with icons. I guess that's me being hasty, and overall, a bit lazy. What can I do to keep myself organized, and ensure that I have the space to backup my files, as well as to install programs?
and I hope this made sense 
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