Got a new laptop? It’s shiny new hardware and an upgraded and faster system are sitting there waiting to be used by you. Now the dilemma: all your familiar files and memories are sitting on your old ...

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

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.

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 ...

How to use Dropbox Backup to back up your files to the cloud Your email has been sent If you’re looking for an automated way to back up your local files to the cloud, one option to consider is Dropbox ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding uploading pictures to your computer, I would also suggest making sure you have an online backup of all your computer files. A fire or a flood can destroy your computer and any ...

Backup is one of the oldest needs in computing. Whether it’s hard disk failure, computer theft, or just a wandering three year-old with a fruit juice carton, it’s very easy to lose data on a computer.

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

So I only have a small MacBook Pro SDD, making it impossible to store a local copy of all my family's iCloud files. But I do have a couple of external 4TB 2.5"s and a pretty decent internet connection ...