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Tips & Tricks for PC, Mobile.

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Tag: backups

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Amazon Drive’s shutdown proves you need multiple backups

Heads-up, Amazon Drive users: Your files will be going offline next year.  According to the notice sent by Amazon last week, the company’s online storage service will go dark on December 31, […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 27, 2025
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LastPass hackers stole encrypted backups and keys

It’s been almost two months since LastPass owner GoTo confirmed that its company had been hacked in November of last year, exposing user data for a number of its security- and access-focused […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 18, 2025
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LastPass hackers stole encrypted backups and keys

It’s been almost two months since LastPass owner GoTo confirmed that its company had been hacked in November of last year, exposing user data for a number of its security- and access-focused […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 18, 2025
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Google Authenticator’s 2FA cloud backups have a hidden risk

Google Authenticator first launched in 2010, and the app—which stores and generates two-factor authentication (2FA) codes—lacked backups and multi-device support for years. It made transferring phones more difficult, and dealing with a […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPApril 10, 2025
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Backing up your backups: Advanced backup tips for cloud storage

You may have heard that backing up your data with a cloud storage provider isn’t good enough. After all, can you really trust services like Apple iCloud, Microsoft OneDrive, and Google One […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 19, 2025
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Windows 11 starts forcing OneDrive backups without asking permission

Microsoft has made a questionable change in Windows 11 that takes away your freedom of choice for OneDrive backups. Without prior notice or explanation, Microsoft now force activates the automatic folder backup […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPMarch 9, 2025
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Portable SSDs aren’t just for backups. Here’s why everybody needs one

Portable solid-state drives are great, offering lots of storage and faster speeds than a USB flash drive while in a still-portable package. People often use them to back up their PCs with […]

NewsBy mypctip BEST PC TIPFebruary 20, 2025

Window tips

  • Windows 11’s Voice typing tool saved my aching hand
  • This free all-in-one tool fixes common Windows problems
  • Upgrading Windows 10 to 11: Here’s everything you need to know
  • Make your Windows 11 taskbar transparent for a cool, minimalist vibe
  • How to free up storage space with Windows 11’s memory optimization

Smartphone tips

  • Worried about scam calls? Here’s how to spot them and what to do in an emergency
  • This ingenious £15 USB-C cable solved my worst travel headache
  • How to download the Android 16 beta on your phone
  • This is how easy it is to get scammed into buying a stolen phone
  • These genius £11 USB-C cables saved me from tangle hell

Security tips

  • How to install a VPN on a Fire TV Stick
  • I use this $18 box to safely plug in all my outdoor smart devices
  • Why using a VPN and Tor together can backfire on your privacy
  • This dual-power LED flashlight makes my Maglite feel like a relic
  • Use this tucked-away Chrome feature to surf the web more safely
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