If you’ve used Windows 8 — and probably even if you haven’t — you already know it doesn’t look anything like Windows 7. But Windows 8’s changes aren’t just cosmetic; you’ll find plenty under the hood ...

Tech pro ThioJoe shows how to enable Windows File History to protect against accidental file loss and data corruption.

Whether it is ransomware or just basic wear and tear, all systems eventually fail. You should have a complete backup of personal data and settings ready for such occasions. Image: Mark ...

File History is a feature in Windows 11/10 that saves copies of your files so that you can get them back if they are lost or damaged. If you want to enable Previous Versions, you have to enable File ...

So after loosing the latest versions of some files I was working on when an app crashed (I back stuff up manually but it had been a couple of days) I decided to give File History a try (I've been ...

Most people assume their work is safe as long as they save often enough, but saving manually only protects you when you actually remember to do it. RAM doesn't hold onto anything the moment power cuts ...

We never know when our hard drive will stop working, and we lose important data. There is a high risk of data loss during a cyber attack or a natural disaster. Therefore, it is always a good idea to ...

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration. This is ...

In its free incarnation, MSP360 Desktop Backup is a worthwhile upgrade to Windows File History. However, the Pro version is subscription-only which makes it very pricey over time. I checked out both ...

Missing folders? Unreadable files? Corrupted hard drive? Sooner or later, most PC users lose data of some kind. Here’s a series of steps you can take in Windows 11 (or 10) to bring things back. Sadly, ...