Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson shows you how to back up your Windows computer to protect your files in case of a bad update, or if you spill coffee on your laptop.

Afraid of losing files but daunted by the many backup options out there? Don't be concerned. Our handy guide will walk you through how to back up your computer.

If you’re not backing up your computer, you should be. You never know when your hard drive will fail, your files will be accidentally deleted or, god forbid, malware will infect your machine ...

To create the shortcut, do the following: Using File Explorer, locate the file you want to open when starting your computer. Right-click that file and choose Create Shortcut (Figure D).