Start by evaluating your backup needs. Do you need the cloud, local, or a mixture of the two? Syncthing can create easy, automatic, and free backups locally. I configured Syncthing on my Windows ...

Backing up your files, ideally in multiple locations, is essential if you don't want to lose any data. Your documents, images, and videos can disappear if anything happens to your computer. It's also ...

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.

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 ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...