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by quickthrower2 2813 days ago
External HDD in a fireproof safe.
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orcs 2812 days ago
Just out of interest because I've never thought of this before. Would this protect the content from the heat of a good going fire?
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dangerface 2810 days ago
They are supposed to and apparently work well, they do nothing to stop a thief so the fire safety is all they are good for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2guvwQvElA8

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toomuchtodo 2812 days ago
Depends on the fire safe rating (which is classified by temperature and time).
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