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.

Your computer may contain many valuable documents that you need to retain, priceless pictures of your family, friends, and vacations, hours of music downloads, and ...

Last week I discussed the importance of a valid backup process of your computer, the basic general steps required to restore your computer after a catastrophic failure, and the various types of backup ...

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Release previews are never for the faint of heart. Trial software is prone to dealing out all sorts of bumps and bruises, and if something goes really, truly rotten, you could wind up with a complete ...

There are two types of hard drives: those about to fail, and those that will fail eventually. Plan accordingly. I learned this in my great photo catastrophe of 2012. On vacation in Italy with a ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When was the last time you backed up your computer? The FBI urges everyone to do so because of an ongoing cyber-attack. But how? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. Backing up your ...