Cloud Backup Tutorials & Guides

Selecting the right cloud backup solution and understanding how to use it effectively can be overwhelming. With numerous services available, understanding their features, pricing and backup methods is essential to ensure your data remains safe. Whether you’re new to cloud backup or an experienced user looking for advanced tips, our comprehensive tutorials and guides cover everything from cloud backup pricing to step-by-step guides for various devices and systems. We break down important concepts like incremental vs. differential backup and explore how to optimize your cloud backup strategy.

Our resources help you navigate the complexities of cloud backup, offering clear, actionable advice on topics like backing up business emails, automating backups and safeguarding photos and videos. If you’re looking to explore cloud backup services such as iDrive and Backblaze, or want guidance on more niche topics like Twitter backup, we’ve got you covered. These guides are designed to help you choose the right service and make the most of your cloud storage.

Cloud Backup Pricing Guides

Understanding cloud backup pricing is crucial when choosing the right service for your needs. Whether you’re looking for iDrive or Backblaze, knowing the cost structures, plans and available promo codes can help you make a more informed decision. Our detailed pricing guides explain how different cloud backup services charge based on storage needs, file types and backup frequency. We also highlight the best discounts and special offers available to ensure you get the most value for your investment.

General Cloud Backup Guides

Our general cloud backup guides cover a broad range of topics that help you get the most out of your backup system. From understanding the best practices for data security to how to back up Windows and Mac systems, these guides offer essential information for users of all skill levels. Learn about the differences between cloud storage and external hard drives or NAS solutions and explore step-by-step instructions for automating backups, backing up email and even saving your WordPress website. Whether you need to back up your contacts on iPhone/Android or backup NAS to the cloud, these guides have practical advice for every situation.

Best Cloud Backup Solutions for Small Business in 2025

Businesses have more need for backup than most, but face more hurdles when picking a service. This guide to the best cloud backup for small business will help you choose a provider that meets your needs and budget.

By Aleksander Hougen — 01 Jan'25 Last Updated: 31 Mar'25

How to Clone a Hard Drive on Windows 10 & 11 and Mac in 2025

Cloning a hard drive involves making an exact copy of everything from a source drive to a target drive. The process duplicates the partitions, filesystems, slack space and drive metadata. This technique copies a computer’s configuration to preserve data and deploy it later. You can learn how to clone a hard drive on a Windows...

By Grace Micere — 28 Nov'24 Last Updated: 31 Mar'25
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Best Cloud Backup for Synology 2025 [SFR NAS Alternatives]

Synology network-attached storage (NAS) is an excellent device that stores and manages your data. These NAS devices are often employed for both personal and business use as they are reliable and user-friendly. However, like any device, NAS can sometimes fail. That’s why it’s important to choose a Synology cloud backup. If your data is crucial...

By Jason Stagnitto — 18 Sep'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
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How Long Does a Backup Take? (iCloud, iPhone & Windows PC) 2025

If you’ve ever backed up your data — and we sincerely hope that you have — you might have asked yourself, “How long does a backup take?” Well, many factors can impact your upload or download speeds while using one of the best cloud backup services. We’ll get into them in the sections below, but...

By Jason Stagnitto — 06 Aug'24 Last Updated: 08 Apr'25
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How to Back Up Your iPad to iCloud in 2025: A Complete Guide

iPad users have many options available to back up precious data contained on their Apple handheld devices. The simplest and most straightforward option is to use iCloud. However, as you will see in our guide on how to backup iPads, there are a few options available, including choosing from one of the best online backup...

By Jason Stagnitto — 29 Jul'24 Last Updated: 05 Apr'25
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Best Online Backup for Multiple Computers & Devices in 2025

Backups can get messy if you have more than one computer in your family or small business. This guide to the best online backup for multiple computers will provide our five favorite picks for the job.

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 07 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25

Your Ultimate Online Backup Pricing Guide for 2025

Online backup is usually a lot cheaper for the amount of storage you get than traditional cloud storage is, with many providers even offering unlimited plans. This makes online backup pricing more complicated though, so we’ll break it all down for you.

By Aleksander Hougen — 07 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
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How to Backup Windows 10 & 11 in 2025

Imagine you wake up and find your Windows computer has crashed. Your only solution is to format the machine and run a clean installation. If you don’t have a backup device or don’t use a cloud backup service, you will lose your precious files. That’s a nightmare scenario. Don’t worry — our guide will teach...

By Titus Kamunya — 03 Jul'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

The Best Disk Cloning Software in 2025

Problems are common if you work with computers. Some can be fixed quickly, while others can be catastrophic, leading to the loss of a computer’s hard drive and the files stored on it. Luckily, some of the best disk cloning software and various cloud backup solutions are designed to help you store and retrieve files...

By Titus Kamunya — 27 Jun'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

How to Backup a MacBook or Mac in 2025 With Apple Time Machine, iCloud & More

Backing up your Mac doesn't have to be a pain. In this guide you'll learn all the ways to backup Mac devices. Learn how to use Time Machine, iCloud and other tools to keep your data safe.

By Sapphire Fox — 06 Jun'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25