Back when this blog first started, I was fortunate enough to be aware of the situation arising of our becoming homeless. Being a geek, I was able to put together some 'field equipment' bags to keep my geer necessary for blogging close at hand. Laptop for editting entries, camera that used sd flash memory for easier transfers and storage, and a handful of USB sticks to back up data in case my laptop became damaged.
Even with everything, there were still times I failed to backup my files on the laptop before it failed. Elements such as humidity, jarring, and electricity loss all played havoc at critical times that could have cost me a total loss of everything I'd accumulated over time.
Any homeless family having digital cameras or choosing them in the future should make sure to buy two SD flash cards, along with a USB 'reader adaptor' that can let it double up as a 'thumb drive'.
Doing so allows a person to go to any public library and transfer critical files to any online server space, whether free or paid.
Being homeless doesn't mean you've got to lose everything. Don't. Learn to back up your files. Even though it may seem the worst of times, having digital images for later viewing can prove more heartwarming when you realize what you survived through together.
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