Backup basics
The 3-2-1 backup rule explained, and how to follow it on Windows
The 3-2-1 backup rule: three copies of your data, on two types of storage, one off-site. What it means, common mistakes and how to set it up on Windows.
EverSafe blog
Backup and data protection guides
Practical, plain-English guides to backing up Windows PCs, getting lost files back and protecting your data from ransomware. Useful whichever backup tool you choose.
Windows
How to back up a Windows 11 PC: File History, OneDrive, system image and cloud backup compared
How to back up Windows 11 step by step: File History, Windows Backup and OneDrive, a system image and cloud backup, and what each one protects.
Backup basics
Cloud backup vs cloud sync: is OneDrive, Dropbox or Google Drive a backup?
Cloud sync and cloud backup sound alike but protect you differently. Why OneDrive, Dropbox and Google Drive aren't a full backup, and when to use each.
Security
Ransomware protection for small businesses: a practical UK checklist
A practical ransomware protection checklist for UK small businesses: prevention, immutable and versioned backups, a recovery plan and who to report to.
Security
What is zero-knowledge encryption, and why does it matter for your backups?
Zero-knowledge encryption means only you can read your data, not even your provider. How it works for backups, what it protects against and the trade-off.
Buying guide
How to choose a cloud backup service: a 12-point checklist for homes and small businesses
What to look for in a cloud backup service: encryption, versions, ransomware protection, restores, data location, UK GDPR and price. A 12-point checklist.
Backup basics
How often should you back up? Recovery point objectives (RPO) in plain English
How often should you back up your files? What RPO and RTO mean in plain English, how to choose a backup frequency, and how long to keep old versions.
Recovery
How to recover deleted files on Windows, and what to do when a drive fails
Deleted a file by mistake or had a drive fail? How to recover deleted files on Windows 10 and 11, from the Recycle Bin to backups and recovery tools.
