There are plenty of backup tools in the community but I still prefer rsync for desktop backup. It only copies the changes and it does not require any catalog. I’ve been using that for years, rsync-ing my files to a USB drive. While it works fine and it saved my day a couple times, my…
On Linux, it is possible to power off a USB device using command line. It’s perfect for my USB backup drive. I can power it off after backup every night, and power it on before the job starts. This saves power, reduce heat, and more importantly, prevent accidental or unexpected changes as the device is completely offline.