GUIDES
Backup software
Guides to backup apps and tools — from built-in system utilities to dedicated programs that make regular backups automatic.
CLOUD
Backblaze: unlimited cloud backup for 5 USD per month
How do you backup your data? Do you have file based backups or do you backup the whole disc partition as an image? Do you use external drive or cloud? After years of trying I've found a nice solution for my needs. A few months back I started to use Backblaze Backup with cloud storage and interesting price.
ANDROID
How to backup Android apps before hard reset
The android market or the Google play store is flooding with thousands of new applications, games and utilities for the android lovers each day enhancing their experience with the OS and attracting a million more.
WINDOWS
7zbackup - How to backup Windows with PowerShell and 7zip
Backing up can be a very tedious and a repetitive task. Hence, to save time and effort 7zbackup is often made use of.
LINUX
One click Linux backup with Back In Time
I’ve been a long-time fan of OS X’s Time Machine – it’s sleek, simple, easy to use and it does its job without ever forcing me to looking for a different app. Well, the good news today is that we now have a similar application for Linux and it’s called Back in Time.
WINDOWS
GFI Backup Home Edition – What To Expect
Decent freeware backup software is hard to come by, especially if you expect it to do a little more than just backup one file or to. However, if what you’re looking for is a tool that will aid a home user in his backup procedures then you might be pleased to know that GFI Backup Freeware (or Home Edition) does its j…
WINDOWS
Simple Backup Tool - Safe Backup
The files on your hard drive are important to you – whether they are your own personal files, or because you actually need them in your daily job. This means that you need to have some sort of security in place to make sure you have a contingency plan for rougher days.
WINDOWS
How to backup Windows registry with RegShot
In a world filled with backup solutions, you’d think there isn’t space for another application. Think again though – RegShot has the advantage of being both free and open-source, not to mention an excellent solution if you’re looking for an application that does just that – backup your registry.
IPHONE
How to Transfer and backup Apps from your computer to iPhone or iPad without iTunes
Do you need to backup the iPhone or any other iOS powered device? You can use the default software from Apple – iTunes. There are also some alternatives. CopyTrans Manager for example. Its newest version supports drag and drop and besides the music and photos also supports the apps.
IPHONE
CopyTrans Manager: first free iTunes compatible with iOS 5 and iPhone 4S
If you are regular reader of Backup HowTo, you surely know the CopyTrans Manager, the freeware alternative to iTunes. Now, there is a good news for users who upgraded to iOS 5 or just buying the new iPhone 4S. CopyTrans Manager is now compatible with them.
LINUX
How To Back-up Linux Partition From Windows
As you already know Linux is an operating system that runs on your computer. Typically it is not compatible with windows, so when you load this into your system you are going to have a partition that will separate your Linux system from your Windows system on your hard drive.
WINDOWS
Window 7 Back-up: 3 Applications For You
When it comes down to computers, whether it’s a Mac or Windows machine, they have one thing in common: they need to be backed up. Some may ask: why? Well, in case you need to reboot your machine for system failures. You don’t want to lose important data do you? Coming up I’m going to show you some of the best backup…
Choosing the right backup software
The best tool depends on what you are protecting: one computer, a whole network or a server. These guides compare built-in options with dedicated backup programs, explain what each does well and show how to set up a schedule you can rely on.