Show Notes
With new iPhones shipping and major iOS updates around the corner, now is the moment to protect your info. Mikah shows the overlooked features and essential steps that keep your data truly safe. You might be missing crucial areas and not even know it!
iCloud Backup: how it works, what it includes, and limitations
Key differences between synced data and backed-up data
Backing up locally to Mac or PC: process and pros
How to back up via Finder on macOS and Apple Devices app on Windows
Managing and locating your iPhone backups on Mac and PC
Importance and benefits of encrypting local backups
Using 3rd-party backup tools like iMazing for flexibility
Wi-Fi scheduled snapshots, storage locations, and restore caveats
Host: Mikah Sargent
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