How often do you test your backup restores?
Do you regularly verify that your backups can actually be restored? If so, how often do you run restore or disaster-recovery tests, and what do those tests cover?…
data protection
Can Thieves Access My Photos and Files After Stealing My iPhones?
Two of my iPhones—an iPhone 14 and an iPhone 16—were stolen, and I'm worried the thieves might be able to access my photos, files, or other personal information.…
How do you safely manage USB storage when the business still needs it?
I'm looking for practical ways to manage removable USB storage in a business environment. We block USB storage through Intune on roughly 95% of our devices, but one…
What should replace Backup Exec for an 8 TB local backup environment?
Backup Exec is being phased out, so I'm evaluating Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Arcserve UDP/Backup as replacements. We have about 8 TB of company data stored…
What should replace Backup Exec for an 8 TB local backup setup?
Backup Exec is being sunset, so I'm evaluating Veeam Backup & Replication, Commvault, and Arcserve UDP/Backup as replacements. We have about 8 TB of company data and currently…
Production Microsoft 365 Tenant Deauthenticated for More Than 10 Days
Our small organization, with roughly 10 Microsoft 365 identities, suddenly lost access to the entire production tenant. Every sign-in attempt returns AADSTS5000224: "The tenant you are trying to…
How can I safely free up storage on my Windows laptop?
My Lenovo LOQ shows 144 GB free out of 475 GB, but I don't understand what is using the remaining space. I only have Europa Universalis IV, Roblox,…
How Can I Keep My Files Safe When Replacing Windows with Linux?
I'm considering switching from Windows to Linux, but I'm worried that my personal files might be erased during the installation. Do I need to take special precautions, or…
How are you controlling AI use and protecting sensitive company data?
We're trying to figure out the best way to manage generative AI in our enterprise without employees pasting confidential information into personal accounts. So far, we've blocked most…
How can I safely encrypt my Windows C: drive?
I recently realized that the C: drive in my custom-built PC is not encrypted, and I'd like to protect my files if the computer is lost or stolen.…
How do you protect your privacy without becoming paranoid about every data request?
I recently spent a lot of time cleaning up my digital footprint and removing personal information from places where it had been exposed. I also became more careful…
How Do I Protect My Privacy Without Becoming Paranoid About Every Form?
I recently spent a lot of time cleaning up my digital footprint and removing personal information from places where it had accumulated online. Since then, I've become much…
Affordable Backup Options for Hundreds of Terabytes to Wasabi
We have a large Racktop/BrickStor HA NAS containing hundreds of terabytes of unstructured data. We currently use a Parsec Labs appliance to back it up to Wasabi, and…
What’s the safest way to back up a password vault and 2FA recovery codes?
I want reliable backups of my Bitwarden vault and my two-factor authentication recovery codes, preferably stored separately. I exported the vault as an encrypted JSON file and put…
Should I Use exFAT or NTFS for an External Drive With Video Files?
I have an external hard drive that is currently formatted as exFAT. I'll mainly use it for storing and watching large video files from a Windows laptop, but…
Should We Replace Our Aging NAS Setup or Move File Storage to the Cloud?
Our business currently has two aging NAS devices with about 8 TB of usable storage each. One is configured as a copy of the other, and we also…
What’s the safest and most practical way to back up 50 TB of Azure Blob Storage?
I'm planning to migrate an on-premises application to Azure. It stores roughly 50 TB of user documents, and we've chosen Azure Blob Storage for its scalability and cost…
What Database and Security Setup Should I Use for a Small First Project?
I'm a beginner with HTML and am building my first real-world project for a friend. The tool would initially run on just one device and is intended to…
How can I safely handle malware on my PC?
I recently downloaded a corrupted file that led to malware getting into my Discord account, even though I have Google authentication enabled. I've deleted many apps from my…
Should I unlink my stolen iPhone from iCloud now?
I had my iPhone 11 stolen last week, and before it was taken, I turned off both Wi-Fi and mobile data. I've already activated lost mode and sent…