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 ...

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 ...

For over a week, we have been hearing the horror story that haunts the dreams of those of us who live on our computers and on the World Wide Web. If you haven’t taken the time to read about Mat ...

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You should create a backup to guard your Mac against damage, technological mishaps, and other issues. Time Machine and iCloud are two built-in backup systems that are easy to set up and use. For a ...

After ITS pushes Code42 CrashPlan to your computer, you will be prompted to create an account. The username and password you choose must match that of your Brandeis UNet username and password. How ...

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 ...