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Backup is one of the oldest needs in computing. Whether it’s hard disk failure, computer theft, or just a wandering three year-old with a fruit juice carton, it’s very easy to lose data on a computer.

First mooted by US photographer Peter Krogh in a book about digital asset management for photographers, the 3-2-1 backup rule has been seminal in guiding organisations in their backup strategy. This ...

Businesses that opt to store data in the cloud do so for its resilience, as well as lower cost. Cloud infrastructure providers can invest in higher standards of security, hardware redundancy and ...

Backblaze, the cloud backup provider known for its quarterly reports on hard drive failures, has announced new features for its enterprise backup service. The enhancements to the vendor’s endpoint ...

For those curious about "the cloud", here's your explainer. (Photo: Getty) You’ve likely heard people talk about “the cloud” in the context of devices and data storage—but if you’ve merely nodded ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

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.

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 ...