Google has ended automatic photo and video backups from selected computer folders through Google Drive for desktop. From August 10, 2026, users must use Google Photos “Back up folders” feature to ...

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.

Google Drive for desktop has discontinued its feature for automatically backing up photos and videos to Google Photos, ...

This week I got an email from a reader asking for the best and most economical way to back up his computer. That’s a very good question. The best way to back up your computer is to choose a method ...

Google Drive for desktop will stop backing up photos and videos to Google Photos from August 10. Users must switch to Google Photos and reselect backup folders to continue automatic uploads ...

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Google Drive has ended automatic desktop photo backups to Google Photos, forcing users to switch to a browser-based workflow to keep folders synced.

Use a competent backup software solution like Veeam Free Endpoint Backup or something similar. You'll need to make a mapped network drive mount of the network share from each computer to the other so ...

Google has already stopped users from creating new backup folders for Google Photos through the Drive desktop app, although existing folders have continued to sync during this transition period. If ...

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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 ...