Manvi Garg

Your computer stores important files every day. These may include work documents, photos, spreadsheets, presentations, and project files. Losing access to these files can mean losing hours of work. Files can be deleted by mistake, overwritten with unwanted changes, or lost when a computer experiences a problem. Without another copy, recovering your work may be … Read more

You save a spreadsheet, document, or presentation—then realize you replaced information you still need. Can you get the earlier file back? Sometimes, yes. The best recovery method depends on whether your application, operating system, cloud service, or backup system saved a previous copy. The sooner you check, the better your chance of finding a usable … Read more

Yes. Backups can help you recover files encrypted by ransomware—if they contain clean copies from before the attack and the backups themselves have not been compromised. They do not remove ransomware or decrypt the infected files. Instead, they give you another source from which to restore your data after the affected device has been made … Read more

How often should you back up your data? For most people who use their computers regularly, daily automatic backups are a sensible starting point. If you work on important files throughout the day, you may need backups every few hours or even more frequently. Files that rarely change may only need weekly backups. The right … Read more

Accidentally deleted an important document, photo, or project folder? You may still be able to restore it. The best recovery method depends on where the file was stored, how it was deleted, and whether you had a backup before the deletion. Start with the Recycle Bin or Trash, then check cloud storage and file history. … Read more