Backing up data seems straightforward enough, but it’s easy to overlook critical steps that ensure your data is safe, secure, and easily retrievable. Here are the top things to consider when drawing ...

Backup success isn’t copying files, it’s getting them back.

Backing up your data onto an external device adds extra security to your files, protects you from accidental loss, and can assist with recovery in the event of a disaster. Backing up your data just ...

We’ve all learned to distrust the computers in our own homes when it comes to backing up data. But in the age of cloud computing, where data is stored on Internet-connected servers, who backs up the ...

Most businesses test their backup systems on the same device they’re backing up — a critical oversight that can render recovered data completely unusable. Most businesses understand the importance of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even established businesses with substantial IT budgets make critical backup mistakes that can cost millions in lost data and expose organizations to catastrophic failures. While most established and ...

Dropbox Backup is a nice perquisite for one-person account users, despite surcharges for long-term version retention. But the Backup feature for teams is entirely too cavalier with your data, moving ...

Android backups currently support saving app data, but without per-app options. Google now appears to be working on individual toggles, letting you back up or exclude specific apps. The list sorts ...

Pranay Parab is an independent tech journalist based in Mumbai, India. He covers tech for Lifehacker, and specializes in tutorials and in-depth features. If you've backed up your iPhone photos to ...