Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.

If you're shopping for computer components, there's a lot of information to parse to make sure you're getting the right items ...

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

If your computer stopped working today, what would you lose? Photos. Videos.

If your computer stopped working today, what would you lose? Photos. Videos. Important documents. Maybe years of memories.

This is the most straightforward way to back up your computer. You buy an external hard drive, plug it into your computer, ...

External hard drives have quietly become one of the most overlooked pieces of modern tech. Many people buy them as backup devices, use them for a few years, then replace them with the faster and ...

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...