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Bitdefender vs Windows Defender: Who Defends Best in 2025?

Most of you will know Windows Defender, and be wondering why you should upgrade to a paid alternative. In this article we pit Bitdefender vs Windows Defender and show you why, exactly.

By Ben Stockton — 16 Aug'19 Last Updated: 26 Apr'25

What Is Hyper-V & How Do You Use It? A Beginner’s Guide in 2025

Considering the “cloud” is a bunch of computer hardware located far away but available to you virtually, you may be wondering how it’s possible to use those physical resources without touching them. The short answer is that hypervisors such as Hyper-V are a crucial aspect of cloud computing. Hypervisors make it possible to virtualize physical...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 08 Oct'18 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Meaning & Examples Explained

The Internet of Things (IoT) used to be a futuristic concept, but we are now living in that future, where many of our devices (both domestic and non-domestic) are connected or can be connected. What is the Internet of Things, though? At its simplest, the IoT facilitates data collection from all kinds of devices and...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 07 Jun'18 Last Updated: 23 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

Backblaze for Business

We would recommend Backblaze for Business for pretty much any small business. It's fast, easy to use and, above all, cheap. However, it's not completely without its downsides, as you can read in our full Backblaze for Business review.

By Branko Vlajin — 24 Oct'17 Last Updated: 04 Feb'25

Arq Backup

Arq Backup is a cool service that links up to several storage providers so you get a very flexible backup experience; you can even go old-school and backup to a physical drive. It's not as versatile as CloudBerry, but comes with a lower price tag. Check out our full Arq review for the pros and cons.

By Branko Vlajin — 15 Sep'17 Last Updated: 07 Feb'25

hubiC

A once-promising cloud storage provider that has now closed its digital doors, hubiC was a textbook example of a good parent company badly overextending its resources. Read our hubiC review for the dirty details as well as a link to our best hubiC alternatives article.

By Joseph Gildred — 26 Apr'17 Last Updated: 16 Mar'24

AWS S3 Backup Strategy: Amazon Simple Storage Service Guide 

Your AWS S3 backup strategy is one of the most crucial parts of your overall data protection policy. It can make or break your ability to resist permanent data loss and get back up and running in the wake of a system failure. In this guide, we offer tips for crafting a working Amazon S3...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 20 Apr'17 Last Updated: 12 Jun'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Windows Server Backup

Cloudwards.net takes a look at the best Windows server backup solutions that you can use in your business. From CloudBerry to Macrium and Acronis to Veritas, we go through all major services and compare them so you don't have to.

By Mauricio Preuss — 10 Apr'17 Last Updated: 18 May'25

What Is Quantum-Resistant Cryptography? Explained for 2025

Quantum-resistant cryptography — also known as post-quantum cryptography — is a new kind of encryption built to protect data from the power of quantum computing. Traditional encryption methods rely on math problems that existing systems struggle with, but quantum computers will have no issue solving these problems. Without post-quantum cryptography, today’s encrypted data could be...

By Kate Hawkins — 24 May'25 Last Updated: 25 May'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

NordVPN

Time and again, NordVPN tops our VPN lists, but can this leading VPN service stand up to close examination? Our NordVPN review covers every detail, examining the pros and cons of one of the most well-known VPN providers.

By Samuel Chapman — 01 Oct'24 Last Updated: 20 Jun'25
Facts checked by Vildana Bratic