I've made the long overdue decision to keep backups on an external USB drive, but should I go with NTFS or exFAT for the drive? We have an all Windows household here, and although I fiddle with Linux ...

These instructions will assist you in backing up your files on either Windows or macOS. You will need an external media to backup to. An external hard drive is suggested as "thumb" drives fill up ...

It won't do what most third-party backup solutions can, but Windows File History, a relic from Windows 8.1, does a reasonably good job of protecting Windows 10 data. When it comes to protecting data ...

The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent backup software costs serious money.

Whether it is ransomware or just basic wear and tear, all systems eventually fail. You should have a complete backup of personal data and settings ready for such occasions. Image: Mark ...

This Lexar drive’s Echo software is pretty, but limited to file backup; and the online backup component proved slightly problematic, for now. The 128GB Lexar Echo MX flash drive offers a thousandfold ...

Whether you are just planning on taking your save files over to a friend’s PS4, don’t trust the PlayStation Plus Online Storage or are changing your HDD, it is always a good idea to backup and ...

No actual file transfer tests? Tests with small block sizes? Could we get those? Given that harddisks often have significant variability there, that would be extremely useful to add. i.e. performance ...

SanDisk’s Ultra Dual USB Drive is a bit pricey, but it’s a super convenient means of transferring files between Android smartphones and tablets and your computer. There are lots of ways to transfer ...