The importance of backing up your files seems obvious, but choosing how gets complicated fast. The built-in Windows backup option is painfully basic, while decent software costs serious money.

In May, the Internal Revenue Service announced plans to pilot a direct e-file system known as Direct File in response to taxpayers’ desire for a method to freely file their tax returns electronically.

Windows File History is still the easiest, cheapest (free) continuous data protection software for Windows. The Add folder function has been removed, but it will back up Libraries you create yourself.