Backup

If you lose your smartphone, you definitely don't want to lose all the photos and other files stored on it. That's why it's so important to perform backups, and the PhotoCube PD+ offers a particularly simple means of doing so.

External charging solutions are finding their way into everything from dedicated credit card-like devices to the countertop at your local Starbucks. Now a writing pen with a backup battery packed inside can be added to the list.

Whether you like it or not, a lot of your data is probably being stored in the cloud. While it is convenient to have your data available from virtually everywhere, it's also prone to security vulnerabilities. Here are some tips on how to keep your cloud-based data private and secure.

There are plenty of options for storing your photos and videos with an online storage provider, such as Google or Dropbox. A private, home-based cloud can provide more control, security and home-integration options, though. EzeeCube is a new home cloud hub that aims to do just that.

Backing up your data can save important documents, digital purchases and years of memories. But even if you never have to restore a single file, backups can still give you peace of mind. Join Gizmag, as we review Backblaze, a simple and affordable service that backs up your entire PC.

Connected Data has launched the Transporter Sync, a device that turns ordinary external hard-drives into private cloud storage. Users can access their documents, photos, videos and music from computers on their home network, online or via Android, iPhone and iPad apps.

With the Voltmaker, providing your smartphone with enough juice to make a quick phone call is just a flick of the wrist away.

Powerocks releases what might be the world's thinnest battery back-up.

The Transporter is a device that allows people to back up their files off-site, on the hard drives of people whom they know and trust.

With Mountain Lion set for a July release, Gizmag offers some tips on backing up, cleaning up and optimizing your Mac to make the upgrade process go as smoothly as can be.

Backup Plus drives save your computer's files with one click, and photos on Facebook with another.

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