Data Backup

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Free and open-sourced encryption with VeraCrypt
I started using VeraCrypt to protect my files and I should have sooner

VeraCrypt is a free and reliable way to hide and secure your files.

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If you can only back up 5 things, make it these

When storage is tight, these are the files you don’t gamble with.

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This open-source app should be in every Windows user's rescue toolkit

Medicat is the true Swiss Army Knife of rescue tools.

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person backing up laptop to google drive with backup icons.
6 Easy Ways I Back Up Data Without Using an External Drive

Discover the simple yet reliable methods to safeguard your files without relying on an external hard drive.

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This Open-Source File Backup App Is So Good I Can't Believe It's Free

Protect everything while paying nothing.

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A Windows 11 Clean Install Checklist on a PC monitor
Run Through This Checklist Before You Clean Install Windows 11

A fresh Windows install will go much more smoothly if you're prepared.

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How This One Addition Turned My Router Into the Ultimate Backup Hub

Your router has a hidden trick up its sleeve.

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This Cloud Storage Gives You 1TB Free—but It's a Horrific Experience

Getting a terabyte for free has never been so irritating.

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Windows Backup app in Windows 11 Start menu
This Upcoming Windows Tool Makes It Easier to Switch to a New PC

Microsoft finally addresses a long-standing Windows issue.

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External Hard drive connected to a Windows 11 Laptop.
How to Back Up Your Entire Digital Life Without Subscribing to Anything

There are cost-effective ways to back up your digital files safely; you just need to think outside the box.

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How to Back Up Your Browser: Bookmarks, Extensions, Passwords, and More

Your browser contains most of your vital data, so don't forget to back it up!

Sending email between different platforms
5 Mistakes You’re Making When Backing Up Your Emails—and How I Fixed Mine

Learn from my panic attack.

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Why I Stopped Trusting Free Cloud Storage for My Photos—and Where I Store Them Now

I don't think free cloud storage is safe or reliable, so I use this secure storage method instead.

A 'dead' laptop with a backup window in front
Don’t Just Back Up, Test It: How I Found Out My Cloud Backup Was Useless

You absolutely must check your cloud data backup before you actually need it.

A person using a laptop with backup-related icons hovering the keyboard, a backup icon surrounding the image, and the Windows 11 wallpaper in the background.
Differences Between Syncing and Backing Up Data You Must Know

Only one is a true safety net.

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Why I Stopped Using Free Cloud Backup Services (and What I Do Instead)

You don't pay with money—you'll pay with time and lost memories instead.

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How I Back Up My AI Chat History (and Why I Do It)

It's time to start taking care of your AI chat data.

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Why Encryption Matters for Your Data Backups (And How to Do It Easily)

Protect your privacy by encrypting your backups.

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Storage menu on an Android phone
Why I Never Rely On a Single Data Backup Method

It's a disaster waiting to happen.

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Check Out These Quick Backup Tips You Can Set Up in Under 10 Minutes

There's no need to spend hours backing up your files if you know the right techniques.

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