cloud backup

If you’re about to hand off, sell, donate or recycle a Windows PC, the right way to wipe it matters — not just to protect your privacy, but to avoid hours of post‑sale headaches for the next user. The sensible playbook is simple: migrate what you need, make personal data irrecoverable, and...

Windows 11’s latest push to make OneDrive the default place for your documents has created a sharp divide: convenient cloud protection for many, and a surprise “where did my files go?” experience for others. Microsoft’s Known Folder Move (KFM) and OneDrive Backup flows now appear more...

Cohesity’s newly publicized expansion with Microsoft marks a significant step in the industry's push to convert passive backup stores into AI-enabled security and compliance platforms, combining immutable recovery controls with generative-AI search and Azure-native tooling to speed ransomware...

Druva’s latest expansion of Microsoft-focused capabilities aims to fold identity protection, cloud-native backup, and advanced cyber recovery into a single, fully managed platform—an aggressive push to make Microsoft 365, Entra ID, and Azure workload protection simpler, faster, and more...

Windows ships with a lot of preinstalled software that’s easy to dismiss as “bloat,” but not all built‑ins are created equal — several provide real value, save money, and can replace paid tools for many everyday workflows. Background Windows’ out‑of‑the‑box experience mixes essential system...

Zorin OS 18 arrived the same day Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10, and the timing — plus a well‑scoped feature set aimed directly at Windows users — produced a six‑figure download spike that the Zorin Group called its “biggest launch ever.” Background Zorin OS has long marketed...

U.S. enterprises are increasingly turning to cloud-native backup and disaster recovery solutions as a core element of operational resilience, and a recent wave of press announcements positions IBN Technologies as a prominent Microsoft‑aligned supplier pitching Cloud Backup Services and...

U.S. enterprises are accelerating adoption of Cloud Backup Services from IBN Technologies as part of broader efforts to harden business continuity, streamline disaster recovery, and reduce the operational risk posed by ransomware, system failures, and regulatory complexity. The vendor’s...

I learned the hard way that “cloud backup” and “cloud sync” are not the same thing — and that distinction is the difference between a small inconvenience and total data loss. The practical, no-nonsense guide that follows expands on a recent how‑to primer that lists six easy backup routes for...

SonicWall VPN users face an immediate, high‑risk reality: the Akira ransomware group is actively compromising SSL VPN accounts — and in multiple confirmed incidents attackers have authenticated into accounts protected by SonicWall’s built‑in one‑time‑password (OTP) MFA. Overview In late July...

Three weeks is not a long time in the life of a PC, but when that window sits directly ahead of a fixed end-of-support deadline it becomes a hard stop: Windows 10 will stop receiving routine security and quality updates on October 14, 2025, and every Windows 10 user now has three practical...

SonicWall’s security teams confirmed a cloud‑backup incident that exposed a subset of MySonicWall backup “preference” files to a malicious actor, and issued urgent remediation playbooks for affected customers as federal guidance from CISA echoed the vendor’s call for immediate action. The...

Syncro’s new cloud backup for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Entra ID lands squarely at the intersection of two growing realities: MSPs need simple, billable services that reduce client risk, and identity-related outages are now among the fastest routes to catastrophic downtime. Announced on...

SonicWall has confirmed a cloud‑backup compromise that exposed firewall configuration preference files stored in certain MySonicWall accounts, and customers who used the service are being urged to act immediately to contain and remediate potential follow‑on attacks. SonicWall’s notice —...

Microsoft’s October deadline for Windows 10 support has arrived like a ringing bell for an industry that—by several measures—wasn’t ready: large numbers of consumer and corporate endpoints still run Windows 10, many organisations face compatibility and budget constraints, and the safety net...

Consumer Reports has formally urged Microsoft to extend free support for Windows 10, warning that tens — possibly hundreds — of millions of still-working PCs will be left exposed when mainstream updates and security patches stop on October 14, 2025. The advocacy group’s letter to Microsoft’s CEO...

Microsoft’s refreshed Windows Backup now includes a built‑in, local PC‑to‑PC migration path that can move your files and many personalization settings across the local network during Windows 11 setup — making the leap to a new machine faster and less dependent on external services or paid...

Windows 11 now offers a built-in, local PC-to-PC transfer path inside the Windows Backup app that promises to simplify moving your files and settings to a new machine — but it comes with important caveats, sharp trade-offs, and a handful of setup steps most users will need to know before they...

Upgrading to a new PC or moving from Windows 10 to Windows 11 doesn’t have to be a digital cliff edge: there are multiple, practical ways to move your documents, photos, and settings safely and with minimal fuss. This feature pulls together step‑by‑step methods — from Microsoft’s built‑in...

Windows 11 gives you more ways to capture your screen than most users realize — from the classic Print Screen key to a modern Snipping Tool with OCR and video capture — and the short, practical guide in the AOL piece distills seven quick methods for everyday use while also surfacing a few recent...