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ThioJoe explains how some files are secretly ZIP archives and how to detect them. A federal vehicle involved in Chicago ramming case was moved about 1,000 miles from the city. It could be important ...

Computers hold a wealth of data, but one mishap can result in the loss of years’ worth of photos, documents, and more. Be sure to have a backup plan in place in case disaster strikes your device by ...

PowerShell recovery scripts using WBAdmin no longer work in Windows 11, but VHDX mounting offers a manual workaround for restoring files. I recently wrote an article in which I walked you through the ...

BKUP files are used to back up important data, helping recover it if something goes wrong with your computer. You need the specific program that created the BKUP file to open it, as the content varies ...

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In its free incarnation, MSP360 Desktop Backup is a worthwhile upgrade to Windows File History. However, the Pro version is subscription-only which makes it very pricey over time. I checked out both ...

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Digital data has become one of the most valuable resources for many. In particular, for videographers, cinematographers, and editors. A small failure and resulting data loss can cost not only time, ...

Though it’s a bit pricey for its genre, Ascomp’s BackUp Maker Professional is awash with advanced and automation features. I must admit, when I first found out that Ascomp’s BackUp Maker Professional ...