ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (WHAT THE TECH?) — If it’s been a few years since you’ve done it, backing up a computer is easier than it was in the past, as you have a lot of options. On a Windows computer, you go ...

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. Why back up your computer? Backing ...

If your computer crashes, your data may be recoverable, or it may not. The same applies if you get a virus. Some viruses are a mere annoyance, while others destroy or lock all your files. So just in ...

Do you have a backup of your computer? If not, back up now — don’t wait! — and then read the rest of this column. Now and then I’ve thought I should start each week’s column just like that, no matter ...

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.

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 ...

When was the last time you backed up your computer? Maybe the better question is “have you ever backed up your computer?” Many people never think of a backup until it is too late. There are obvious ...

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 ...

At Rent-A-Geek headquarters in downtown Mankato, there are so many broken hard drives lying around that owner Pete Meixl has hung them in the office like garland. Those dozens of broken hard drives ...

When it comes to backing up a computer, what most people think of, copying files, is somewhat limited. Copying data files is fine, as far as it goes, but a running computer also consists of ...