Is there a guide for how to use the new Timeshift + Backup options together?

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Is there a guide for how to use the new Timeshift + Backup options together?

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I recently got a new external HD, a WD 4TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBU6Y0040BBK-WESN but it lists it as only supporting Windows. Disregarding that, I have an 128 GB USB I could probably use in its stead: How do I combine the backup options + Timeshift to get a complete "picture" of my current Linux install held in reserve just in case?
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Re: Is there a guide for how to use the new Timeshift + Backup options together?

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I'd use something else. Timeshift is used to create system restore points, to roll back problematic updates. Backup is used to take a one-time backup of your home directory and list of additional programs you installed, before you upgrade to a major next Linux Mint version. For day to day backup of your home directory I'd use something automated like DejaDup.
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Re: Is there a guide for how to use the new Timeshift + Backup options together?

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Prefer Manual Backups myself so that I can make labels referring to what each backup contains.

Timeshift for me, because it goes to an extUSB HDD has to be manual 'on demand' which lets me label every Timeshift event

I use both LuckyBackup and BackInTime. My preference is LuckyBackup as it is somewhat simpler to use.

My backups have saved my bacon on occasion, the last event just earlier this week.

Automated backups require that the backup HDD be online 24/7/365 and for a laptop, that is just not possible.
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