The 3-2-1 backup rule has an obvious caveat that ransomware exploits very well.

The 3-2-1 backup rule has an obvious caveat that ransomware exploits very well.

Almost everyone should know about the 3-2-1 backup rule by now. If you don’t, it’s a good strategy to have three copies of your files on two different media, one off-site. Only then will your files be truly protected from accidents, or, as I recently learned, from most accidents. See, there’s an important caveat to … Read more

Microsoft: September updates break file history backup feature

Microsoft: September updates break file history backup feature

Microsoft warned that Windows’ built-in file history backup feature may stop working on some systems after installing the September 2026 security updates. File History (introduced under Windows 8 and replaced by Windows Backup, which backs up data to OneDrive) automatically saves copies that allow users to restore accidentally deleted or corrupted files with an older … Read more