iDrive is trying something a little different in cloud backups: Backing up your entire Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 storage, for only $20 per year per computer. Confused? Then let’s, er, back up.

In today’s digital world, protecting your data is more important than ever. From personal photos to business documents, the ...

We all know we're supposed to back up our data; it's essential for peace of mind. But one copy of a file on your computer does not a backup make. Redundancy, people, redundancy! As the organizers of ...

One of our favorite online backup services, iDrive, has added a new feature: unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup from Microsoft 365 Personal accounts. This might feel somewhat familiar: iDrive offered a ...

This week a reader writes, “I am ready to purchase a new laptop. If I start using a cloud storage service, will I be able to access and download all of my programs and data into the new laptop as ...

Businesses that opt to store data in the cloud do so for its resilience, as well as lower cost. Cloud infrastructure providers can invest in higher standards of security, hardware redundancy and ...

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.

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.

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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 ...