Setting up automatic backups in Ubuntu using Deja Dup

Deja Dup is a simple, easy-to-use backup tool for Linux. It uses rsync to make backups of your home directory or any other important files and folders. You can set it up to run automatically at regular intervals, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. Here's how you can use Deja Dup: 1. Install Deja Dup: Open the terminal and type `sudo apt-get install deja-dup`. 2. Run Deja Dup: You can find Deja Dup in your applications menu or by typing `deja-dup` in the terminal. 3. Configure Backups: When you first run Deja Dup, it will ask you to set up a backup. Choose where you want to store your backups and set a password if you want to encrypt them. 4. Run a Backup: You can manually run a backup at any time by clicking on "Backup Now" in the Deja Dup window. 5. Schedule Backups: To automatically run backups, click on "Preferences" and then select "Schedule". Here you can set how often you want your backups to run. 6. Test Your Backups: It's important to test your backups regularly to make sure they are working properly. You can do this by restoring a file from a backup and checking that it is the same as the original. That's it! With Deja Dup, you can easily back up your important files and keep them safe in case something goes wrong.