That critical and irreplaceable file you were viewing the other day in Windows is lost or won’t open. Are you in trouble? Not if you’ve been using File History. Available in Windows 10 and Windows 11, ...

PC backup is the simplest means of shielding your data against accidents, malware and equipment failure. In the event a computer crashes, vital documents, photos and work projects can be lost in a ...

Losing important computer data can be a nightmare. Whether due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, software corruption, or theft, data loss can disrupt your work and personal life. Regularly ...

We all know we should backup our computers, but who has the time? The initial setup could take hours when you include all the research that goes into choosing a backup method, learning how to put it ...

Most of us use our smartphones daily, so our devices are crammed with files we'd rather not lose. Thankfully, you don't have to be particularly tech-savvy to ensure your files are backed up elsewhere.

While it's highly unlikely that anything will go wrong in the course of an upgrade, we'd still recommend being safe – a new install is a good excuse for a backup! If you're heading for a clean install ...

There are two types of hard drives: those about to fail, and those that will fail eventually. Plan accordingly. I learned this in my great photo catastrophe of 2012. On vacation in Italy with a ...

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