A practical home photo backup plan
Build a simple, recoverable backup plan for family photos without relying on a single drive or cloud account.
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View every guideRAID is not backup: what each one protects
Understand the difference between disk redundancy and a recoverable backup before trusting a NAS with important files.
Read guide →How to verify that a backup can actually be restored
A step-by-step, low-risk method for testing backup recovery before an emergency exposes a missing copy.
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All newsComet 26.10.0 brings backup folders to Linux
The quarterly release also includes restoring data directly to remote or cloud storage.
Read news →Veeam 13.1.2 fixes VM recovery from tape
The update also fixes file recovery to Ubuntu 26.04.
Read news →Veeam 8.6 P1 fixes Microsoft 365 file recovery
The patch addresses restores that returned folders without files and backup browsing that showed outdated versions as current.
Read news →TerraMaster fixes Ubuntu backups and Windows Server recovery
Centralized Backup stores computer and virtual-machine backups on a NAS. Deleting Windows Server and VMware tasks also deletes their backups.
Read news →Seagate Mozaic SMR drives qualify for a Broadcom HBA
Seagate has confirmed that Mozaic HAMR+SMR drives qualify for a Broadcom HBA. The configuration is intended for large-scale storage systems.
Read news →Duplicati 2.4.0.105 reads backups from earlier storage versions
The test release of Duplicati 2.4.0.105 can read a backup destination as it looked earlier. Recovery depends on the provider retaining the required older data versions.
Read news →SyncBackPro 12.1.34.0 adds PAR2 backup repair
SyncBackPro adds PAR2 recovery data for backups on local drives and network shares. Repairing a damaged file requires enough previously created recovery data.
Read news →Cove 26.10 adds ZIP export for SharePoint backups
Cove 26.10 can export existing SharePoint Online site backups to ZIP files for download to local storage. Export and download require specific Cove permissions.
Read news →SymplyATOM2 brings LTO tape tools to Windows
The free utility for supported Symply LTO products combines drive diagnostics, LTFS tools and firmware updates. Its Full Write test overwrites the entire tape.
Read news →Comet 26.8.10 adds browser-based file recovery
Released on October 22, 2026, this update belongs to the rolling Voyager series. Comet also maintains a separate quarterly release series.
Read news →O&O DiskImage 23.1 fixes GPT data-disk restore targets
O&O DiskImage backs up entire PCs, selected drives and individual files. A system-drive backup includes Windows, installed applications and settings.
Read news →NovaBACKUP 22 brings Windows system recovery into regular backup jobs
Disaster Recovery backups can use local disks, NAS or cloud storage. Full system recovery requires UEFI boot and a GPT system disk.
Read news →Syncthing 2.1.6 fixes file-index delays and high CPU use
Syncthing 2.1.6 removes an unnecessary pause between batches of index information, improves temporary-file error reporting and fixes high idle CPU use with sub-second watcher delays.
Read news →Bacula announces recovery from isolated backups
Bacula's new recovery workflow combines isolated backup copies with the material needed to rebuild a recovery environment when external services are unavailable.
Read news →Comet Backup 26.8.7 Voyager adds NFSv4 support
Comet Backup 26.8.7 adds NFSv4 support for backup storage and fixes Hyper-V restore and Proxmox VE 9 backup issues.
Read news →Simplyblock adds replication and S3 backups for OpenShift
Simplyblock has added volume replication and S3-compatible backups for OpenShift storage, giving administrators another way to recover persistent data after a site or cluster failure.
Read news →QNAP to withdraw Notes Station 3 and Qnotes 3
QNAP recommends exporting and backing up notes before Notes Station 3 and Qnotes 3 are removed from their stores on December 30, 2026.
Read news →Synology starts retiring C2 Backup for Surveillance
New subscriptions closed on September 21. Existing customers can continue using active plans, but should review the shutdown dates and recording retention rules.
Read news →TrueNAS plugin automates Proxmox VM disk provisioning
A new TrueNAS plugin can automate block-storage disks for Proxmox virtual machines when Proxmox and TrueNAS run on separate hosts. It is ready for community use, while enterprise testing continues.
Read news →Firefox 156 security update: restart to finish installation
Firefox 156 includes security fixes rated high impact by Mozilla. Check the installed version and restart Firefox to finish applying the update.
Read news →OWC Jellyfish updates: check which release is available
OWC separates available Jellyfish changes from planned releases. Check the rollout before scheduling an upgrade.
Read news →Synology outlines ActiveProtect Manager 2.0 changes
A vendor announcement, with a reminder to verify support and recovery before migration.
Read news →A small editorial launch
English guidance built for useful recovery.
We are beginning with durable, practical material: how to make separate copies, understand a NAS, and verify a restore before an emergency.
Read the launch note →What this edition covers
Storage choices, backup habits, data recovery decisions, and the tools that help households protect files they cannot replace.
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