Backing up your iPhone to a USB drive is a great way to transfer files between devices and make sure your files are safe.

External drives like USB drives are extremely helpful for copying files to and fro a PC or a laptop. You can then transfer these files and use them on any device or carry them even when you are ...

Rich DeMuro explains how to copy photos from an iPhone or Android to a flash drive or hard drive for backup; especially handy if you're running out of storage or don't want to use the cloud.

Are you trying to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows computer? This is not something most of us do very commonly, but when it’s needed, trying to figure out how to transfer files ...

This is a great time of year to buy a new computer, especially if it's been several years since your last upgrade. If you do buy a new laptop, you'll probably want to transfer all of your data from ...

One of the most frustrating things about Google Drive has finally been fixed: You can now cut, copy, and paste files using standard keyboard shortcuts when using Google’s cloud storage service. Sadly, ...

Any newly purchased PC lets you zip through different tasks quickly and do other work at a good pace. However, there’s nothing more daunting than moving all your important files and documents from ...

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...

Now that your world has become increasingly digitalized – from photos and videos to music and podcasts to videogames and ebooks – it’s no surprise you’re running out of storage on your devices. How ...

There is nothing more annoying than a corrupted flash drive that contains all your important files. But don't fret and don't throw your drive too soon! You can still retrieve your files through these ...