Kopia is one solution for backing up multiple devices and restoring snapshots should issues arise that render a specific client inoperable. It's a solid choice for the home lab, but why would I ...

The hard drive that I have been using since 2017 died on me around two years ago. It was past the 5-year mark, and had started showing signs that it was about to die, such as slow access speeds and ...

Businesses have always known the importance of keeping their data secure—whether it was carbon copying vital documents or getting fire-resistant filing cabinets, companies have a long history of ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The recent ransomware attacks set off alarm bells around the world. 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney looks at how we can protect ourselves. Ransomware involves hackers encrypting ...

Backing up your data onto an external device adds extra security to your files, protects you from accidental loss, and can assist with recovery in the event of a disaster. Backing up your data just ...

Dropbox Backup is a nice perquisite for one-person account users, despite surcharges for long-term version retention. But the Backup feature for teams is entirely too cavalier with your data, moving ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

Our iPhones have become an integral part of our lives, storing a wealth of personal information, cherished memories, and important data. As such, regularly backing up your iPhone is a crucial step in ...

Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they’re backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable. Most businesses understand the importance of ...

Even established businesses with substantial IT budgets make critical backup mistakes that can cost millions in lost data and expose organizations to catastrophic failures. While most established and ...