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.

Losing important computer data can be a nightmare. Whether due to hardware failure, accidental deletion, software corruption, or theft, data loss can disrupt your work and personal life. Regularly ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. If you’ve ever accidentally deleted or overwritten an important file, spilled a cup of coffee on your computer, or had a ...

Last week, we discussed how the threat of ransomware is changing the way we backup our files. The standard ways we’ve used since computers were invented just can’t cut it, anymore. As such, I’ve ...

We never know when our hard drive will stop working, and we lose important data. It is a high risk of data loss during a cyber attack or natural disaster. Therefore, it is always a good idea to ...