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Is It Best to Keep External Backup Hard Drive Powered Off
I use a Seagate USB 3.0 external hard drive to do automated system backups on a weekly basis, using both Windows and Acronis. I have always left this drive on all the time, even though I only use it weekly.
I have read where some users power their external hard drives off between backups.
Any recommendations on the best thing to do.......leave it on or turn it off?
Thanks in advance.........