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How to Share Folders in iCloud Drive
With updated versions of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, you can now share folders on iCloud, not just individual files. Here's how to quickly collaborate and share files and folders with fellow Apple device owners.
Report: Apple Dropped Plans for Fully-Encrypted iCloud Backups
Six sources confirmed Apple changed its mind on end-to-end encrypted backups two years ago following an FBI complaint and concerns users could lose access to their own data.
The Best Online Backup Services for 2020
You need to protect your computer from all data loss threats, including hard drive failure, ransomware, and natural disasters. One of the best online backup services can make it easy to secure your files.
How to Back Up and Restore Your iPhone
Did you get a new iOS device or do you need to fix a glitchy one? You can back up and restore your iPhone on your PC via iTunes, on a Mac with Catalina via Finder, and on your phone via Apple's iCloud. Here's how.
pCloud Review
Cloud storage and syncing service pCloud is reasonably priced, supports all major platforms, and offers an extra secure option, but it's not as integrated as Google Drive and OneDrive nor does it offer as many features.
7 Simple Steps for Cleaning Up Your Google Drive
Is your Google storage just a big mess of unorganized files and folders that make it impossible to find anything? Here's how to clean up your Google Drive.
The Best Cloud Storage and File-Sharing Services for 2020
Why waste valuable storage space on your PC or phone when you can store your documents and media in the cloud and share it across devices? These top-rated services let you do just that.
How to Send Large Files Over the Internet
Trying to figure out how to transfer large files online? Gmail has a 25MB limit, but don't worry; there are plenty of ways to send large files over the internet, like Mozilla's new Firefox Send.
Livedrive Review
Livedrive delivers unlimited online storage for a single computer and as many mobile devices as you'd like, but you can't use private encryption keys with the service and it lacks a continuous backup feature.
ElephantDrive Review
ElephantDrive's flexible backup and versioning capabilities are overshadowed by its file upload limitations and unintuitive desktop experience.
The Beginner's Guide to PC Backup
Hacks and data failures happen. Don't lose your photos, documents, music, or other important files. Ahead of World Backup Day, here's how to secure your data.
Get Organized: How to Choose Backup Services and Software You'll Actually Use
Do you know you need to back up your data, but have trouble coming up with a plan? Productivity expert Jill Duffy can help, with strategies for online and local backup aimed at lazy people, perfectionists, and everyone in between.
OpenDrive Review
Online backup service OpenDrive is a good value and uploads files quickly, but its options for restoring backed-up files are not intuitive and its mobile apps need improvement.
Zoolz BigMind Review
BigMind offers sophisticated apps and is easy to use, but it lacks common features found in competing online backup services, including private encryption key protection and robust versioning.
Acronis True Image Review
Acronis True Image's full disk backups, fast performance, and useful extras such as active file protection, make it well worth the cost.
SOS Online Backup Review
SOS Online Backup offers top-notch security features and true archiving for your files, but expect to pay top dollar for this service.
Backblaze Review
Backblaze is a streamlined and secure online backup service. It's good for novices, but it may frustrate users who want more control over backups.
How to Back Up and Restore Your Android Phone or Tablet
Afraid of losing everything on your Android device? A backup of your phone or tablet is handy if you ever need to restore lost data.
Data Recovery Connector Removed from 2018 MacBook Pros
A teardown of the 2018 MacBook Pro models reveals Apple has removed the data recovery connector meaning if the logic board on these new Pros fail, there's no clear route to getting your data back from the soldered-down SSD. Data backups have never been so important!
How to Make Sure iCloud Is Backing Up, Syncing Your Data
If you've felt the pain of losing all the photos, videos, and documents saved on your iPhone, or want to avoid it, iCloud is your friend. Here's how to make sure everything's set up and syncing.