These are the three best free programs to back up your files

Backing up your files onto your computer’s internal hard disk isn’t so smart. You’re always better off using an external drive – and tools can help you manage this. — dpa

Your hard drive gives up the ghost, your files are hijacked by ransomware or there’s a fire at home. None of these scenarios seem particularly immediate – and yet you still have to be prepared for them.

Backing up data regularly is quite a nuisance, but you can make your life a little easier with special backup programs – and you don’t even have to pay for them.