One of the biggest tech mistakes I see people make is ignoring backups. It’s like insurance: you may never actually use it, but if you do need to, it can be a tremendous relief. It pays off sometimes ...

You’ll need to wrap all computer components in antistatic bubble cushioning wrap. Start by placing the computer tower in an ...

Got an old computer collecting dust in a closet or tucked under a desk? You're not alone. Many people hold on to aging desktops and laptops, either as backup machines or because they still run "just ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Kimber Streams Kimber Streams is a writer who has been covering laptops and other tech at ...

Can I back up computer files onto a digital video tape using a camcorder? Yes. Using the camcorder as a data tape drive will put more wear and tear on the camcorder, but you can use digital video ...

I use Linux for both desktop and server. My preference for a server OS is one without a GUI, which means I have to turn to a lot of command-line tools. In some cases, I prefer to use the same ...

In honor of the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie, let me introduce the Pirate Backup System (ARR). ARR, besides a bit of pirate talk, stands for Automatic, Redundant, and Restorable. Meeting ...

Have an old computer lying around the house? Don't just throw it away. Improperly disposing of your old Windows computer can lead to significant environmental and security concerns that can have ...

CrowdStrike reminded us last week just how fragile our computers are when it took down critical systems around the world with a buggy software update July 19. And while most companies are currently ...

It’s just a year since backup product maker Hycu announced R-Cloud, and already it can protect 64 software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications. Now, it plans to integrate many more, with AI capable of ...