Of the things we tend to learn when it’s too late, data backup is one of the most, if not the most common. I’ve seen too many instances where folks learned about data backup when it was no longer possible. …
Since I first published the post on how to turn a router into a NAS server, I’ve received a lot of requests on how to make that a Time Machine backup destination. In other words, folks want a Time Capsule …
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Once upon a time, somebody asked me about my most important piece of tech and was surprised when I said it was my Synology NAS server. But that’s true! Despite the not-so-sexy name, that NAS box has been my most …
Read MoreNAS Explained: Why You Probably Want a (Synology) Server, Too!
Time Machine is an excellent backup tool for any Mac. However, by default, it keeps all backup versions until the backup destination, be it an external drive or a storage server, is full. This practice can be wasteful, and eventually, …
Read MoreHere’s How to Keep Time Machine’s Backup Storage Under Control
There are many options to do a Windows 10 backup, but I like the built-in File History tool and Macrium Reflect. They are both effective and don’t cost anything. File History is sort of like Time Machine is to Mac OS. “Sort …
Read MoreWindows 10 Backup: Do That Today with These Two Free Apps
Time Machine Backup is a Mac computer’s excellent built-in backup tool. Once set up, it runs by itself in the background and keeps many versions of your data. As a result, you get the chance to undo not only accidental …
Read MoreAll You Need to Know About Mac’s Time Machine Backup