ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If it’s been a few years since you’ve done it, backing up a computer is easier than it was in the past, as you have a lot of options. On a Windows computer, you go ...

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 is running and there’s a storm on the horizon, you might feel nervous about a potential power shortage that causes your computer to shut down immediately. If that were to ever occur, ...

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 ...

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 ...

No one expects their computer to crash or be destroyed, but it happens. Maybe the water heater breaks and floods your office, or perhaps it gets infected with a virus, or even worse. A wrong click on ...

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Is there a way built into Windows 10/11 to automatically backup to another computer on a home wifi network? I don't currently have a windows home network active. I'd like to set my wife's computer to ...

When was the last time you backed up your computer? Maybe the better question is “have you ever backed up your computer?” Many people never think of a backup until it is too late. There are obvious ...

Despite your best effort, accidents happen, losing a MacBook or seeing your Mac simply die for no reason. You can take the sting out of any mishap if you have a backup. Much like flossing, backing up ...