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Originally Posted by Blue2u
ETA, looks like everything is still on my computer so however I need to put my library back is it safe to use my calibre folder on my computer?
ETA2: looking at them, no, the 2 file folders between my USB backup [has more files and is larger] and the folder on my computer are different. So I guess I'll have to use the USB folder?
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To answer your first question, no, definitely not. If anything happens to that computer your backup dies along with your live library.
Best practice when it comes to backing up any data you care about is not only to put it on a different device, but in a different geographical location entirely. Anyone who has ever had a flood, tornado, or house fire, can tell you why...
Cloud storage is your friend here. Only drawback with that is that you will trust your data/collection to servers hosted by someone else, but that's only a big deal for people who wear tinfoil hats or people who don't like paying for their entertainment media
About cloud backup, by the way, don't stare yourself blind at dropbox just because they have a deal with certain e-reader companies. There are lot of other services out there, that give you a lot more space to play with, for the same generous fee of nothing, if you search a little.
Take your pick.