Ask HN: Notes and Journal Backup Solutions

2 points by maplet 2y ago ↗ HN

I’ve been using emacs orgmode with org-roam for my note taking for over a year now and I want to make sure my 1000+ notes won’t get lost.

Currently, I’m using rsync to a desktop that I’m treating like a server (no passkey auth, cert only), but that computer is going to be repurposed. I’m debating using GitHub (+1 for version control) but my notes contain personal info and contact info which I feel unsure about entrusting to GitHub.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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wmf 2y ago ↗

Why only backup your notes? You don't have any other data you care about?

2rsf 2y ago ↗

Put the notes in a cloud folder by a vendor that you trust, like Proton for example?

t_believ-er873 2y ago ↗

GitHub isn't backup, moreover, GitHub data needs backup as well. Why not to back up your data with a trusted vendor, for example, Xopero Software?