Reader Tom is dealing with this major hassle: When I switched from Windows XP to Windows 7, I was very careful to backup my entire computer to my laptop. After installing Windows 7, I found out that ...

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.

If you're in the market for an external hard drive to use for backing up your Windows 7 computer, you might be asking how much space you need. Microsoft recommends a hard drive with at least 200 ...

In addition to being useful for collaborative business use, shared network folders can also come in handy when it comes to backing up your business computers. The Backup and Restore feature of Windows ...