If you are relying on a stock site as a backup, then there is something amiss. A backup procedure/plan should be a part of every computer that has information on it that is irreplaceable. If your photos are valuable, then set up a backup plan. If you don't, I guarantee that you will regret it...
Definitely! And, with the help of an expert, I opted for the external hard drives which slid into the computer box and backs-up everything in one stroke. Very convenient as well as reliable. Here are the elements:
MOBILERACK TRAY IDE KF-22-IT R - (Price=$11.89 each)
MOBILERACK IDE KF-22-IPF BEIGE - ($16.29 each)
HD 320G|ST 7K 16M SATA2 ST3320620AS - ($94.99 each)