About 10 years ago, a prominent tech executive confidently informed me that computer files would become obsolete. The exec was Bret Taylor, who at the time was building a Microsoft Word alternative ...

My 5-step security checklist for every new Windows PC ...

Your computer holds important files and apps that you can't afford to lose. Here's how often you should back up your PC so you can recover if disaster strikes.

Manus is moving beyond the cloud with a new desktop app that lets its My Computer agent handle tasks directly on your ...

Dear Heloise: Regarding uploading pictures to your computer, I would also suggest making sure you have an online backup of all your computer files. A fire or a flood can destroy your computer and any ...

Locking down individual files is great, but a blanket encryption will prevent anyone from getting their paws on your files.

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

QUESTION: When I do a full virus scan on my PC, the program says I have 683,000 files. How do I find and get rid of the unnecessary files? ANSWER: Depending upon your setup, there are a few things you ...