Protect your files! Let the computer automatically back up your data.
Backup files
You don’t want to lose the files on your computer. It is therefore important to regularly back up your valuable files. Unfortunately, making a backup sometimes falls short, for example because you are too busy, forget it or simply don’t feel like it. So let the computer do the work automatically.
Automatic backups with Windows
Windows has a handy utility that makes regular backups without you having to worry about it. Read more about it in the following tips:
- Backup in Windows 10
- Backup in Windows 11
Automatic backups on Mac
The Time Machine program is on the Mac. This program provides automatic backups of the computer. Read more about it in the ‘Backing up with Time Machine’ article.
Cloud backups
It is also possible to store files online. You can use cloud services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud and OneDrive for this. The amount of (free) storage varies per provider, but the standard space is generally not enough to back up the entire computer. You can of course choose to save only the important files here. After installation, the services provide easy access to the files via the Explorer or the Finder. Files that you then adjust in the corresponding folder on the computer are immediately synchronized and stored on the internet. An added benefit is that you can access your files from anywhere if you are connected to the Internet.
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orientate further
If you would like to learn more about the different options for making a backup, read the article ‘Making a backup: the options’.