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How to Clone a Hard Drive on Windows and Mac

Cloning a hard drive on a Mac is a different process. If you have a newer MacBook or iMac, you can't swap out the hard disk on it. The Apple Silicon-based Macs have the storage soldered in, so there's ...

Yes, You Need to Back Up Your Computer. Here’s the Best Way to Do It

Your digital life deserves better protection. From photos to work files, here’s how to back up everything with ease.

How to format a hard drive for use on a PC or Mac computer

To format a hard drive before you start using it in Windows, use the Disk Management utility; on a Mac, use Disk Utility.