If you have considered backing up your computer's hard drive, this method is arguably the BEST method, not only to protect your data, but also to avoid costly PC repair expenses. It's easy to do, and in this video, I walk you through each step of the process...PLUS! At the end, a serious Q&A session where I answer all of the questions you haven't thought of yet! Let's go!

** CORRECTION: (3:05) For simplicity, I stated in the video that "you *need a target drive equal to or larger than your source drive." It IS feasible to clone both the operating system and data from a larger drive to a smaller one, provided that the used space on the larger drive fits within the capacity limits of the smaller drive.

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** TIMESTAMPS **
00:00 how to clone your hard drive
01:07 what is the best method of backing up your personal files?
01:47 what exactly is drive cloning?
02:33 what do I need to clone my hard drive?
04:15 what is the difference between source drives and target drives?
04:28 why you should format the target drive first when cloning
05:50 how to download and install the Macrium Reflect cloning software
06:35 how to clone your hard drive using Macrium Reflect cloning software
09:11 standard desktop configuration with extra data and power connections
09:26 desktop configuration with no extra data or power connections (small form factor and minipc's)
09:57 laptop configuration for hard drive cloning
10:57 all in one PC configuration for hard drive cloning
11:38 are there any downsides to cloning a hard drive?
12:25 can i clone to a USB flash drive or external hard drive?
13:15 how long does it take to clone a hard drive?
13:37 can I clone a Linux or MacOS drive?
13:52 how do I safely store my backup clone drive?
14:12 how often should I clone my computer's hard drive?
14:40 can I use different software besides Macrium Reflect to clone my drive?
14:59 how do I find out if I have extra SATA ports and power connections?
15:18 is cloning the best way to backup my computer?
16:23 can I insert my clone drive into another computer?
17:10 do I need to take my laptop or my computer apart to clone the drive?
17:40 say thanks for my hard work :)

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