"Minimize downtime and simplify troubleshooting": Microsoft's powerful new recovery tool is quietly fixing System Restore. Here's how it actually works.

System Restore has long been the go-to option for Windows recovery, but it's certainly not perfect. Microsoft's new ...
Android

Google may revamp Android Data Restore Tool for faster transfers

It seems that Google is working on making the data transfer process from one Android device to another faster. The new options could make the process of switching phones much easier. If implemented, ...
Android Police

Android's new Restore Credentials tool will simplify app logins on new devices

Chris Thomas was a reporter at Android Police from 2022 until 2025. Android's Restore Credentials simplifies logging into apps during phone upgrades. The feature bypasses manual logins behind the ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 gets new Cloud Rebuild, Point-in-Time Restore tools

Microsoft announced two new Windows 11 recovery features today at the Ignite developer conference, called Cloud Rebuild and Point-in-Time Restore (PITR), that aim to reduce downtime and make it easier ...
Android

Android's Data Restore Tool renamed to 'Android Switch'

For a long time, the process of moving to a new smartphone was quite a hassle. This was especially true for users who had hundreds of GB of files and several custom settings. However, Google has made ...