How to take car(d)e of your Memory Cards

1.Minimize the number of times you access the card.
2.If you are getting problems in using your card format it! Do not do it a lot of times
3.When you are using it on a computer always, always safetly remove it
4.Do not "hot Swap" your memory card
Hot swapping is removing and inserting another card while the phone is in use, even your phone supports this
5.Keep a backup of your card
6.Keep a backup card in case your memory card gives up
7.Keep backing up your memory cards once a while

How to take a full backup of your drives

In this digital age you might be worried about your data here are 2 softwares that can make a clone of your drives for later use

1.Norton Ghost-This software is for Windows and is priced at 2k. A very easy UI can create backup, and restore from backup

PROs
Easy UI

CONs
Paid

2.CloneZilla-This is a free software. Gives a bootup CD, easy to use UI, comfortable usage

PROs
Free
Easy UI

CONs
X

3.DiskUtility/TimeMachine-This is for mac, comes pre-installed with Mac, and is a pretty good option for mac users