If your computer crashes, your data may be recoverable, or it may not. The same applies if you get a virus. Some viruses are a mere annoyance, while others destroy or lock all your files. So just in ...

The worst-case scenario has befallen even the most careful computer user: a coffee mug spills on your laptop or an update wipes all your files and photos. Despite your best effort, accidents happen.

Think Google Drive is just for sharing documents? The cloud storage service includes powerful backup capabilities that can protect virtually any file type on your computer. I used to think Google ...

Software companies offering backup software help individuals and companies with the many aspects of disaster recovery. Whether dealing with hard drive failures, natural disasters, or ransomware, a ...

While it may not seem like an important task to some casual computer users, the rest of us feel that making proper backups of important files and computer settings can be a critical, absolutely ...

Welcome to Product Support, a column devoted to helping you get the most out of the gadgets and software you already use. It’s unfortunate that the sweet, smooth feeling of a brand new computer ...

In the continuing quest for the perfect small business backup product – one that works simply enough that busy, non-technical workers will actually use it and get the protection they need from it – ...

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THE GIZMO: Computer backup drives from CMS Products and Storage Appliance Corporation. Back in the '80s, pop stars Madonna and Sting sang about living in a "material world." Nowadays, many of our most ...

At the start of this year, Google announced that it was revamping its desktop client strategy for Drive. The new “Google Drive for desktop” that replaces “Backup and Sync” by adding automatic Google ...

Despite your best effort, accidents happen, losing a MacBook or seeing your Mac simply die for no reason. You can take the sting out of any mishap if you have a backup. Much like flossing, backing up ...