Guides

Backup, explained like a human would

Short, honest guides that answer the question you actually asked.

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Is my laptop actually backed up — or are you just hoping?

A 2-minute honest check to find out whether your files are really safe, and what to do in the next ten minutes if they’re not.

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The 3-2-1 backup rule, explained without the jargon

The one backup principle the pros actually use — and how to apply it in plain English without buying anything complicated.

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Ransomware and backup: what actually saves you

Ransomware encrypts your files and demands money. A good backup makes the whole threat a shrug. Here’s how to set one up that ransomware can’t reach.

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GDPR and backups: what a small business actually needs to know

Plain-English guidance on backups, data residency and GDPR for UK small businesses — without the consultant price tag.

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NAS vs cloud backup: which do you actually need?

A NAS and a cloud backup solve different halves of the same problem. Here’s which you need — honestly, most people want both.

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Do I need a NAS? An honest answer

NAS boxes are brilliant, but not everyone needs one. A straight answer to whether you actually do.

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OneDrive is not a backup (and why that matters)

OneDrive, iCloud, Google Drive and Dropbox sync your files. That’s not the same as backing them up. Here’s the crucial difference.

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How much should backup cost? (UK, honest numbers)

What you should realistically pay to keep your files safe — for a laptop, a household, or a small business. No upsells.

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External hard drive vs cloud backup: the honest comparison

A cheap external drive or a cloud subscription? They protect against different things — here’s when each wins, and why you might want both.