Learn how to back up your computer data safely using cloud backup and external hard drives with this beginner-friendly, ...

When it comes to backing up and restoring your PC, Windows 8 took a few steps forward and a few steps back. Your settings and apps in the new tablet-y interface (yeah, we’re still calling it Metro) ...

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.

Before you install programs or drivers, Windows makes a backup of the computer's registry in case something goes wrong. If you recently installed a new program or driver and your computer runs slowly, ...

The discontinuation of CrashPlan for Home on 22 October 2018 is coming soon (see “CrashPlan Discontinues Consumer Backups,” 22 August 2017), so I’ve been receiving questions about how best to restore ...

Losing a years' worth of financial data can cause significant distress and make you immediately reach for the Restore option. However, using System Restore won't help you recover your data. System ...

Windows 8 and 10 have ‘File History backup’, which can be found in Settings > Update & Security > Backup on a Windows computer. Once you’ve got your backup from your Windows PC, you’ll be able to ...