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.

This is the most straightforward way to back up your computer. You buy an external hard drive, plug it into your computer, ...

If your computer stopped working today, what would you lose? Photos. Videos. Important documents. Maybe years of memories.

Jeff Werner is a software engineer and has been writing this column since 2007. Question: My backup laptop is essentially identical to my current laptop except it’s 1 year older. I presently XCOPY my ...

Your computer holds important files and apps that you can't afford to lose. Here's how often you should back up your PC so ...

Does anyone here keep an updated synced backup laptop ready to go at all times?<BR><BR>I had the idea for a backup laptop last year, when I upgraded to the newer MBP, and realized that the ...

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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 ...