How we test backup software at PCWorld
Backing up your essential data is the only way to be sure it’s safe. And while there have been no major online storage disasters to date, it behooves you to maintain a local backup of…
Backing up your essential data is the only way to be sure it’s safe. And while there have been no major online storage disasters to date, it behooves you to maintain a local backup of…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros File backup, sync, and imaging in one program Easy interface 1TB of online storage for $20 extra with yearly license, $30 with perpetual license Cons Minor interface glitches and…
Our PC storage drives won’t last forever and that’s why it’s always a good idea to use backup software to keep your data safe. The best Windows backup software can keep us covered when our…
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Super-reliable, fast, disk and partition imaging with replication File and folder backup with differential copies Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive support Lean-and-mean Linux and WinPE boot media Cons Minor…
If you’ve never lost all of your files and pictures from spilling a full glass of soda on your desktop tower, you should consider yourself lucky. I learned an important lesson that day, that lesson…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Unlimited storage for data Automatic or manual selection of source data Integrates with Windows Explorer for manual source selection Saves older versions of files Local virtual drive speeds access…
At a Glance Expert’s Rating Pros Imaging, backup, and disaster recovery Actively protects against viruses and ransomware Integrated cloud storage available Cons Heavy installation footprint Our Verdict Acronis Cyber Protect Home Office (previously Acronis True…
Online backup is an essential hedge against physical data disaster. No matter if it’s a technical failure, an act of malice, or an act of nature, you never know when all the files and folders…
One of our favorite online backup services, iDrive, has added a new feature: unlimited cloud-to-cloud backup from Microsoft 365 Personal accounts. This might feel somewhat familiar: iDrive offered a similar program aimed at Google Workspace…
You may have heard that backing up your data with a cloud storage provider isn’t good enough. After all, can you really trust services like Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google One with your precious…