ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If it’s been a few years since you’ve done it, backing up a computer is easier than it was in the past, as you have a lot of options. On a Windows computer, you go ...

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 ...

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.

Online backup firm Backblaze quietly decides to stop backing up data saved in folders for services such as Dropbox, ...

Storing and syncing files in the cloud makes your life easier and keeps your data safer. The top cloud storage services we've ...

Your computer holds important files and apps that you can't afford to lose. Here's how often you should back up your PC so you can recover if disaster strikes.

Starting mid-March 2025, Microsoft will start prompting users of its Microsoft 365 apps for Windows to back up their files to OneDrive. These prompts will be displayed in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, ...

Manually backing up files in 2025 sounds almost comical. Most people I know trust their data to the cloud. Your photos are backed up to Google Photos the moment you take them, work documents auto-save ...