Google Pixel and Pixel XL owners are being plagued by a mysterious data backup issue. Many are having trouble uploading certain items — including text messages, call history, and apps — to Google’s servers, but the company promises it is investigating the issue. Despite having Google backup enabled, some Pixel users have found that certain...
A WhatsApp update rolling out to users on Android adds the ability to backup to and restore from Google Drive. In addition to chat logs, the feature also saves received photos — but it doesn't appear to backup videos just yet. Google Drive integration was first spotted by WhatsApp translators — the team that helps translate the application into other languages — back in March. Now,...
One of the most painful moments of computing is when you realize you've lost "everything" on your trusty gadget. Whenever you experience data loss (e.g., mechanical, software, or theft) you go through the same stages as you would in any other situation of loss and grief. First you go through the action of denial, you'll find yourself restarting a computer, tablet or phone; this is the...
Recently Apple announced iCloud, a service that backs up data from your iOS devices into a cloud, allowing you to access that data on the go. What if you could back up your whole computer to a cloud? That’s what the folks at Dolly Drive are attempting to do with their cloud service. Made for Apple computers, it essentially takes Apple’s TimeMachine to the cloud, giving you access to...
These days we have more digital media than ever before and most people neglect to back up their data, while others simply backup on an external hard drive lacking redundancy. We know the problem with having no backup plan whatsoever, but having only an external hard drive can be just as bad. Keep in mind if there is a drive failure you won't just lose a few word documents and...
With storage solutions dropping in price year-over-year, companies are building their solution on the back this change. Dropbox is such a company, offering a fast and secure online storage solution, with a starting package that’s absolutely free. Yes, you read that right, free. With the going rate for a 2GB thumb drive floating anywhere between $5-10, having access to 2GB of online...