It's your business' worst nightmare: the loss of all your data when your computer hard drive crashes. With external or portable hard drives, which you can move from computer to computer, you can back ...

Welcome to Product Support, a column devoted to helping you get the most out of the gadgets and software you already use. It’s unfortunate that the sweet, smooth feeling of a brand new computer ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Too often, I hear somebody say they have no need to fumble around with cables and hard drives anymore because all their files are safely in the cloud. Dropbox, Apple iCloud, and Microsoft OneDrive are ...

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.