Back up your data

LET’S START WITH backing up your data files. These are typically files you’ve created yourself, such as documents, photos and videos. Their personal nature makes them irreplaceable if lost, which is why you should back them up separately from the rest of your PC.

When backing up, it also pays to store multiple versions of your files, giving you the opportunity to roll back to an earlier version if you accidentally save unwanted changes. This functionality is built into Windows in the form of File History,