With online services easier to use and cheaper than ever, there’s now no excuse not to back up your files, says Stuart Andrews.

Your photos, music and data are just a virus or hard disk failure away from oblivion. Build a triple-layer defence using PC Authority's practical guide.

Stuart Andrews shows you how to set up and maintain the perfect backup routine.

Our full guide to saving cash-saving secrets is here, from how to get discounts on PCs, to SIM only phone contracts, the best DSLR cameras deals, and discount licensing from Adobe, Microsoft and others.

Our feature story covers best formats, backup options, and why you should reburn those photo CDs every two years.

Guarantee your data is secure by backing it up remotely. We test six of the most popular services.

Online backup company offers unlimited online backup space - is this better than portable USB drives?

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Still the most hassle-free and effective online home backup system.

Nero's backup solution combines simplicity with more advanced features, though rival products offer more for less

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Cruzer Titanium Plus automatically backs up files online.

Combines simplicity with more advanced backup features, but rival products offer more for less.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

Backing up data is the job you know you need to do, yet rarely get around to doing it.

Excellent business features, let down by poor performance.

Impressive and free antivirus and antispyware package

A few new features add to an already superb utility, and the price remains as low as ever