Windows has had a pretty decent set of security tools for years, with firewall protection, virus scanning, and other features to help keep users safe from malware without the need for third-party ...

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.

Microsoft announced this week the general availability of Windows Backup for Organizations, a new enterprise-grade backup tool that helps simplify backups and makes the transition to Windows 11 easier ...

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 ...

The new Windows Backup app and the restore process attached to fresh Windows 11 big fall updates confirms feelings I’ve held for a long time: I just can’t stand Microsoft’s approach toward backing up ...

Clean your computers of all your data. Clean your computers of all your data. If you’re selling your Windows computer or passing it on to someone else, you’re going to want to first wipe everything.

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First mooted by US photographer Peter Krogh in a book about digital asset management for photographers, the 3-2-1 backup rule has been seminal in guiding organisations in their backup strategy. This ...

I had a near-miss with my work laptop this week. It was freezing mid-boot. This is potentially disastrous as I'm a contractor so the laptop is entirely my own responsibility. Every day it is broken is ...

You always have the default backup tool from Microsoft, known as Windows Server Backup (WSB). This is a built-in tool, but it is not automatically configured; therefore, you will have to do so the ...