Digital Preservation 101
Kunbaa Team· Oct 10, 2024· 9 min read
Preservation
Backup
Keep history safe for decades
Combine resilient backups with open formats and clear labels so files remain meaningful across devices and years.
3‑2‑1 essentials
- 3 copies of important data
- 2 different media types
- 1 copy off‑site (cloud or external in another location)
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
| Drive failure | Store copies on separate devices |
| Accidental deletes | Use versioned storage and recycle bins |
| Household incidents | Keep one off‑site copy |
| Format obsolescence | Prefer open formats; export regularly |
Label for future you
Add people, place, date, and short descriptions. Save transcripts for audio so stories remain searchable in Memory Lane.
FAQs
- Cloud or local?
- Both — combine for resilience. Use cloud for off‑site and an external drive for fast restores.
- How often to export?
- Export after major uploads and at least quarterly. Test a restore annually.
Private by default
Preserve stories that outlast chat threads
Organize memories with dates, people, and places — share with the right circles, never public by default.
- Structured memoriesAdd names, places, and timelines.
- Searchable archiveFind moments years later without scrolling.
- Respectful privacyNo ads, no data sales.
Made easier with AI
Summaries, transcripts, and gentle reminders
Let Guru (AI) help with light editing and accessibility — without training public models on your data.
- Fast recapsTurn long posts into short highlights.
- Captions & transcriptsImprove accessibility and search.
- Kind nudgesStay on top of family events and tasks.
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