All articles tagged with #backup
Originally Published 1 day ago — by Android Authority
The article highlights the significant difference in ease of data transfer between iOS and Android, praising Apple's seamless iPhone-to-iPhone migration process and criticizing Android's complex and imperfect migration and backup system, urging Google to improve Android's data transfer experience to match Apple's simplicity.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by ZDNET
The article reviews the Terramaster F4-425 NAS, highlighting its ease of setup, large storage capacity, and versatile features for home use, making it a cost-effective solution for centralized data storage, backup, and media management. Despite some complexity in setup for less tech-savvy users, it offers fast performance and multiple functionalities, proving to be a worthwhile investment for home data management.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Kotaku
Amazon is offering a significant deal on the 18TB Western Digital Elements external hard drive for $284, making it an affordable and reliable option for backing up large digital files like videos, photos, and music, especially given current memory price trends.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ZDNET
The article provides six essential steps to prepare your iPhone for the upcoming iOS 26 update, including decluttering, updating apps, backing up data, charging the device, using a reliable internet connection, and choosing the right time for installation to ensure a smooth upgrade process.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Washington Post
While cloud storage offers convenience for storing data on remote servers, it is not foolproof, and users should also maintain local backups to prevent data loss due to service outages or other issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BGR
Apple has announced that starting December 18, 2024, iCloud backups will require iOS 9 or later, and any devices running iOS 8 or earlier will have their backup data deleted. Users with older devices can still manually back up their data using a Mac or PC. Additionally, Apple will end support for syncing bookmarks with iCloud on devices running iOS 10 or earlier, requiring iOS 11 or later for this feature.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports Philadelphia
Carson Wentz, the former Eagles first-round pick, has signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs, making it his fifth team in five years. After a promising start with the Eagles, Wentz has had ups and downs, ultimately finding himself as a backup quarterback. His latest move to the Chiefs will see him backing up Patrick Mahomes and playing under coach Andy Reid. Wentz's career has taken a different trajectory since his time with the Eagles, and he now looks to contribute to the Chiefs' success.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by 9to5Google
The OnePlus Photos app now supports integration with Google Photos, allowing users to back up and access their entire Google Photos library from the OnePlus app. This feature is available as part of OxygenOS 14 and is supported on Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and Realme devices running Android 11 or newer. Integration can be disabled through the app or through Google Photos settings.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ESPN
The New Orleans Saints are set to sign quarterback Nathan Peterman to a one-year deal, where he will compete for a backup role behind Derek Carr following the departure of Jameis Winston, with 2023 fourth-round pick Jake Haener also on the roster. Peterman, who previously played for the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears, has ties to Carr from their time together with the Las Vegas Raiders and has played in 15 games with five starts, completing 53.1% of his passes for 712 yards, 4 touchdowns, and 13 interceptions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Giants Wire
The New York Giants, in need of a solid backup quarterback, had interest in Jameis Winston before he signed with the Cleveland Browns. The team has struggled with quarterback stability since Eli Manning's departure, and injuries and a struggling offensive line have compounded the issue. Winston, who spent the last four seasons as a backup with the New Orleans Saints, will now serve as a backup to Deshaun Watson in Cleveland, leaving the Giants still in search of a reliable backup option.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by PhoneArena
Starting in 2024, WhatsApp chat backups for Android users will count towards their Google Account storage limit, aligning with the existing policy for iPhone users. Android users, who currently enjoy unlimited WhatsApp backup storage on Google Drive, will now have to share their 15GB free storage quota with Google Drive, Google Photos, and Gmail content. Meta plans to notify users 30 days in advance of the change. Users looking to avoid using their Google Drive space for WhatsApp can opt for local backups or selectively back up text messages without media.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Proton Drive for Android is a new feature that allows users to back up their photos to a private cloud server, ensuring their data remains secure and protected.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Android Authority
Google Photos is now prompting some Pixel users to back up their RAW photos, which will be displayed in the main Photos feed. However, RAW files are large and can quickly consume Google One storage. There is currently no way to restrict RAW uploads, so users who frequently shoot in RAW should exercise caution to avoid running out of storage. It is recommended for most users to shoot in JPEG format.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Google
Google Photos is now automatically backing up RAW images on Android devices, displaying them in the main "Photos" grid. The RAW images are labeled as such and can be viewed alongside the corresponding JPEG. However, this change may impact mobile data caps and Google One storage limits. There is currently no way to restrict RAW uploads or view only RAW captures in Google Photos. Additionally, Google recently added the ability to set a default RAW editor in the app.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple will release macOS Sonoma on September 26, bringing new features such as a Lock Screen, desktop widgets, FaceTime effects, Game Mode, and more. Before updating, users should check compatibility with their Mac, update their apps to ensure compatibility, clean up unnecessary data to free up storage space, and back up their Mac using iCloud or Time Machine.