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Snapper only works with btrfs. But it can do more than timeshift. In particular, it supports multiple profiles. This allows it to offer separate rollbacks for the system and for data in /home or elsewhere. | Snapper only works with btrfs. But it can do more than timeshift. In particular, it supports multiple profiles. This allows it to offer separate rollbacks for the system and for data in /home or elsewhere. | ||
=== | === Gparted === | ||
Gparted is a really well-functioning program for viewing the partitions of an HDD/SSD. It can move and resize existing partitions. It carries out all necessary changes so that the file system is preserved as much as possible. This only can be done when the partitions are not mounted while gparted runs. | |||
{{BoxWarning|Although gparted works very well|That is not a sensible reason to forego a backup!}} | |||
==== GPT ==== | ==== GPT ==== | ||
If it is possible to use a GPT partition table, it is strongly recommended to do so. Together with UEFI, this simplifies the boot process and is much easier to maintain in the long run. | If it is possible for you to use a GPT partition table, it is strongly recommended to do so. Together with UEFI, this simplifies the boot process and is much easier to maintain in the long run. | ||
=== encryption === | === encryption === | ||