When I realized a premium backup subscription with Google or Apple would cost me up to $100 every year I decided to build my

The Raspberry Pi is a series of credit card-sized single-board computers developed in the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to promote the teaching of basic computer science in schools and developing countries.

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When I realized a premium backup subscription with Google or Apple would cost me up to $100 every year I decided to build my

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Image How it works:
When I hang up my keys, I plug in my 512GB USB drive. The raspberry pi mounts the encrypted volume. My backup server runs a backup overnight to the USB drive. In the morning when I take my keys, I unplug the USB drive and take all my important files with me.

Mounted on the wall, USB drive inserted, keys hanging

Inside guts view
Why I made it:
I want to be in control of my files.
I don't have to pay subscription fees.
I get to keep my files with me.
If there's an emergency, I grab my keys and take my backups.
GPLv3 open source! Project files and instructions here: https://github.com/thinklearndo/keychainbackup
But if you don't want to build it all yourself, I have a kit for sale here: https://www.tindie.com/products/thinkle ... p-full-kit

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