Software Archive

If there’s one golden rule in modern IT, it’s “keep backups”. This used to mean backing up everything. But now, cloud computing has made us lazy. If you’re a programmer, for instance, the latest version of your files are probably on Slack or Dropbox. There’s no need to religiously keep backups. That is, there’s no need until suddenly you lose that vital file you’re working …

These days, our phones are gaining more and more computing power. From a convenience perspective, you can do more tasks in the palm of your hand. You can take care of your banking, order a pizza, and keep up with social media, all on one device. You can type up a business email, or even plug in to make a presentation. And with the latest …

Whether you’re a social media maven or just want to share vacation videos, editing is an essential part of the process. For example, let’s say you’re sharing skateboarding videos. A quick search will return literally millions of videos of people doing tricks. If you want yours to stand out, you’ll need to polish them a little bit. Make a few cuts, a few crops, and …

When they first rolled out, DVDs promised to change everything we knew about home video. Instead of clunky, low-resolution VHS tapes, we had slim optical discs with HD video. Better yet, you didn’t have to rewind when you were done! Rental companies also rejoiced. Suddenly, Blockbuster could fit more than twice the number of movies on a shelf. But as Blockbuster learned the hard way, …

We all rely on data in one form or another. Whether it’s a stash of digital vacation photos or literally your entire business, you need your files to last. Normally, keeping regular backups is a good way of avoiding catastrophic data loss. Cloud backups are also an excellent solution. Data in the cloud is safe, even if your computer is completely destroyed. But there are …