Targeting graphics professionals, Maxtor will release on Tuesday a new line of external hard drives with one-touch backup capability. The upgraded drives come in aluminum casing, with new features ...

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I just got a 12TB external HDD and it's hooked up to my Windows 10 PC. I have about 4TB of data on my PC which is already backed up to Backblaze. I want the external HDD to be a continuous mirror of ...

Synology NAS is a great solution to store your data. If you want to backup Synology NAS to an external hard drive, here is how you can do that. It is possible to create a backup of Synology NAS to any ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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Leaving an external hard drive plugged in all the time carries some risk, but unplugging it constantly might actually be a worse habit to develop.