Optical storage did evolve-from the early monsters like the 55-pound bruiser mentioned in this story-to magneto optical drives, compact disc drives, writable CDs, rewritable CDs and now DVDs. And some ...

Despite the many changes in data storage over the decades, some fundamentals remain. One of these is that storage is accessed by one of three methods – block, file and object. This article will define ...

There's an old expression in the tech world about files: having one copy is the same as having no copies. We often don't realize a document or photo's importance until they are gone. Whether it's a ...

File History in Windows 11/10 regularly backs up versions of your files residing under this PC and the OneDrive files available offline. So, over time, this process leads to a buildup of history of ...

Windows File History is still the easiest, cheapest (free) continuous data protection software for Windows. The Add folder function has been removed, but it will back up Libraries you create yourself.

Disk Cleanup is another utility that is accessible regardless of your Windows version. The easiest way to open it is to search for "Disk Cleanup" in the search bar and bring up the window.

If you notice that the date of the latest File History backup on your Windows 11/10 hasn’t changed after the last automatic backup operation, even though you have the default set to run daily and keep ...

Ernie Smith is a former contributor to BizTech, an old-school blogger who specializes in side projects, and a tech history nut who researches vintage operating systems for fun. With so many emerging ...