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Home Computing Heroes: disc burning, storage and backup zone

Home computer users generate a lot of files these days, from simple documents to high-quality video, photos and music. Knowing how to store and share them safely and easily is a skill all PC users should  get to grips with and in this zone we'll guide you through the basics and provide some handy resources that will give you the knowledge you need.

The Disc Burning, Storage and Backup Zone is brought to you in association with web hosting and storage expert Strato - you can learn more about Strato and its latest offers below.

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Beat CD and DVD burning problems

If your DVD won't play or is scratched, you'll find the solution here

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Keep files safe with online storage from Strato

Sponsored article: Strato HiDrive online storage can keep your photos, videos and other documents safe and secure

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How to install a dual-DVD drive

We explain how to fit a second DVD drive so you can copy from one disc to another

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Keep files safe with online storage from Strato

Sponsored article: Strato HiDrive online storage can keep your photos, videos and other documents safe and secure

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Free versus paid: Disc burning software

Create multimedia discs and backups with a burning suite

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How to use Windows backup tools

It’s sensible to keep backup copies of personal files and folders. We show how to use the Windows backup tools

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Free versus paid: backup software

Keep your data safe with reliable backup software

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How do I eject a stuck DVD from the disc drive?

Find out what to do if your DVD drive won't open

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Back up everything on your PC

Paragon Backup & Recovery (Advanced) 2011 Free could save your PC’s life. It takes a complete, or partial, backup of your computer while it’s still working

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How do I make my own CD labels?

Create your own CD and DVD labels using Acoustica's CD/DVD maker

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Repair scratched CDs and DVDs

We round up some products that can help bring damaged discs back to life

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How do I copy home movie DVDs?

Use free tools such as Imgburn to copy a DVD-Video disc, but watch the copyright

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How can I copy photos from a DVD?

Extract and view photographs stored on a DVD

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Know the file extensions on a backup CD

If you're having problems restoring your backup data from CD follow our advice

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