How to Back Up Mac Devices: MacBook Pro, Air & Others

Backing up your Mac regularly is the best way to ensure your data is protected if something goes wrong. In this guide, we’ll teach you how to back up Mac devices using iCloud and Time Machine, Apple’s built-in options. To cover all the bases, we’ll also discuss our top five choices for backing up your...

By Grace Micere — 06 Jun'24 Last Updated: 29 Apr'26
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Are Tape Backups Still Used in 2026? Cloud Storage

Before the advent of relatively recent technologies such as hard disk drives and cloud-based services, tape drives or tape backups were the most common way to record and store data. They are now considered an older technology, which begs the question: Are tape backups still used today? Tape backups are not as fast or as...

By Jason Stagnitto — 31 May'24 Last Updated: 03 Aug'26
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5 Best Cloud Backup for the UK

Being from this far-from-tropical island, I’m always on the hunt for the best cloud backup U.K. citizens can get. Over the years, I’ve tried and tested several different solutions to back up my files, data and full operating system. The best providers offer a range of backup options and top-notch security, and in this article...

By Dan Ginn — 27 May'24 Last Updated: 13 Apr'26
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Best Offline Backup Solutions in 2026: Old School Rules

If you’re looking to back up your data, you could consider choosing from one of the best online backup services. However, offline backup software is another option that was popular just a few years ago. Using a backup product that’s not connected to the cloud offers a few advantages. We will explore these and more...

By Jason Stagnitto — 25 Apr'24 Last Updated: 31 Mar'26
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How to Backup Contacts on iPhone in 5 Easy Ways: iCloud Account vs Other Methods

Backing up your contacts list from your smartphone is vital in this day and age as pretty much nobody has it memorized or written down anymore. In this handy little guide, Cloudwards,net shows you how to backup your contacts on iPhone and Android.

By Jason Stagnitto — 23 Apr'24 Last Updated: 07 May'26
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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Backup Strategy Explained in 2026

A backup can happen in two ways: You can either store your data locally or use a cloud backup provider. Any backup you perform is better than not having one at all, whether it’s online or offline. However, there is a methodology you can use that takes advantage of both systems: the 3-2-1 backup rule. ...

By Jason Stagnitto — 10 Apr'24 Last Updated: 23 Jun'26
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Best Mac Backup Software in 2026: Free & Paid Options for Backup

Backing up your Mac is the only way to make sure you can recover your data in the event of an unexpected loss, hardware failure or upgrade. Using one of the best online backup services is a great way to protect your data. To help you pick the right service, we’ve compiled a list of...

By Jason Stagnitto — 15 Mar'24 Last Updated: 15 Mar'26
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What Is Automated Backup: How It Works & Why Use It in 2026

Automated backup ensures you don’t lose important data from an unexpected event. Without a backup software, data that is accidentally deleted, corrupted or lost through ransomware could be gone forever. Automated backup is the safest and most efficient way to protect your data. There are many excellent choices for backing up your data, as we’ve...

By Jason Stagnitto — 28 Feb'24 Last Updated: 23 Jun'26
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How to Back up Your iPhone to an External Hard Drive: 2026 Guide

Performing a backup ensures that you don’t lose the important data on your iPhone. You have several options, including cloud backup or backing up your iPhone locally on a computer. External hard drives are not as popular as they once were, but they are still a reliable option. This guide will show you how to...

By Jason Stagnitto — 27 Feb'24 Last Updated: 15 Jan'26
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How To Back Up iPhone to iCloud in 2026: Protect Your iOS Devices With Built-In Backup

Learning how to backup an iPhone to iCloud is a straightforward process. It takes a few simple steps, and the reward is that you can restore your data and content should you ever replace your device.

By Jason Stagnitto — 22 Feb'24 Last Updated: 18 May'26
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