The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent software costs serious money.

File-level backup is essential for taking a backup of your device and restoring it at a later stage. File-level backup can backup single or multiple files. In this case, you take a backup of ...

In its free incarnation, MSP360 Desktop Backup is a worthwhile upgrade to Windows File History. However, the Pro version is subscription-only which makes it very pricey over time. I checked out both ...

While effective and reliable for both local and cloud backup, the cost of online storage beyond 5GB is prohibitively expensive for most end-users. Better suited for business. NovaBackup efficiently ...

We never know when our hard drive will stop working, and we lose important data. There is a high risk of data loss during a cyber attack or a natural disaster. Therefore, it is always a good idea to ...

Windows 8 can natively mount ISOs, and Task Manager is much improved -- and, perhaps most importantly, Windows 8 now has a built-in, continuous backup tool called File History. Share on Facebook ...

It wasn't one of the more publicized features, but Windows 8 actually comes with a brand-new backup feature called File History, that works similar to Apple's Time Machine: It automatically backs up ...