Whether you’ve just bought a new computer, have reinstalled your Windows operating system or simply want to know if you have all the programs you need, this article is for you. Having the basic software for doing the most common tasks and activities is crucial for you to take full advantage of your PC’s resources. That’s why I’ve decided to compile a definitely not comprehensive list of the essential programs you should have in your system.

We all know how important it is to make regular backups of our information to avoid catastrophic data loss. Still, many users who have no experience in this area may be in a dilemma: it is more convenient to perform backups on a hard drive or a cloud storage. To make a good decision you must first know what each option has to offer. The pros of local storage (external drive) Although there are free storage services in the cloud, those offering greater guarantees and more security systems [...]

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have your files at disposal wherever you go without carrying cards or memories around? Wouldn’t it be great to save your important contents in a secure location? Wouldn’t it be both practical and fun to have a service to easily share your files with friends over the Internet? Well, let me inform you that such service exists and is available thanks to Microsoft’s Windows Live.

Its name is SkyDrive and it’s a store-and-share kind of service that allows you to upload a wide variety of contents to a personal online folder of 25 GB.

I’ve talked recently about the basic things you should keep in mind to feel secure in today’s digital world. Among the items described there I mentioned the importance of backing up all of your valuable contents since all the protective measures in the world won’t give you total security. Accidents happen and unless you don’t care about losing all the files you store in your computer, the process of backing up files is essential. Of course, this procedure has better results if you use the right tools. That’s why I bring you 8 free online backup managers with which you can do this efficiently without spending a dime.