A simple personal archive
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A resilient archive starts with the things you would genuinely miss. Do not begin by downloading everything. Begin with an inventory.
The KISS version # Keep the original files where possible. Use common formats such as PDF, FLAC, MP4 and JPEG. Keep one working copy and at least one backup. Store a second backup somewhere different. Check that backups can actually be opened. Review the setup once or twice a year. Preservation is not about collecting for its own sake. It is about keeping reasonable access to things you bought, created or were given permission to keep.