Our old Retrospect backup solution at work is broken, so I'm stuck backing up my own stuff until they have another solution in place at some undetermined time in the future. I have two 500GB drives ...

Your Windows PC has a secretly useful backup tool - here's how to access it ...

I'm going to do a fresh Win7 install, fully update the OS, install a baseline of drivers, programs, program settings, an other settings that I know I'll be happy with, and then use that as a baseline ...

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.

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.