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Creating an Encrypted Backup Drive That Works on Windows, Mac, and Linux

Losing access to digital photos and documents can be life-altering, so having backups is crucial. VeraCrypt is a versatile encryption tool for creating secure backups on external drives. Safeguard ...

Best backup software of 2026: rated and reviewed

My top pick right now, is the EaseUS ToDo Backup, followed closely by Acronis True Image, and AOMEI Backupper, which are also ...
PC World

Ashampoo Backup Pro 26 review: Easy, effective PC backup

Backup Pro 26’s comprehensive task wizards for imaging, real time, file backup, and disaster recovery provide all the hand-holding even the least experienced user needs. However, it’s missing some ...
PC World

3 ways to keep sensitive files encrypted on a flash drive or external hard drive

NarsiReddy Cheruku wants a way to encrypt files that are stored on a flash drive or external hard drive. Flash drives are easy to lose. And anything lost can fall into the wrong hands. So if you’re ...
The New York Times

How to Back Up Your Computer

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thorin Klosowski We’ve added backup instructions for Windows 11 and verified ...
Ars Technica

Encrypt a folder, but still back it up to "cloud"

Second, I need an automated back up of the encrypted folder somewhere non-local, so I'm thinking a cloud based storage service. There are lots of options there, crashplan, mozy, spideroak, etc. I'm a ...