We're rounding up all the best news, advice and more for World Backup Day 2026.

A straightforward "Network Attached Storage" box has me backing up critical files more regularly than ever before.

And *** good rule to follow is 321. Three copies of your data on 2 different types of storage, one of which is stored ...

OneDrive Backup (often called Folder Backup or Known Folder Move) automatically syncs the contents of your Windows Desktop, Documents, and Pictures folders to your OneDrive cloud storage. This ...

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.

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 ...

World Backup Day is about avoiding that exact moment my sister had—when you realize there’s nothing left to recover. Backups give you a second chance. A way to undo mistakes and move on without ...

You may have heard that backing up your data with a cloud storage provider isn’t good enough. After all, can you really trust services like Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google One with your ...

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I have a batch file that performs nightly backups of my Outlook PST files, dropping them on a remote machine, encrypted using PGP-command line. It all works fine and dandy. However, as an added touch, ...