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Carbonite
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Bottom line: Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount
MyPCBackup
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Bottom line: Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup
Mozy
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Bottom line: Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives
LiveDrive Backup
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Bottom line: Simple and cheap backup that lets you use unlimited storage space for one computer; nice service for backing things up on the go
SugarSync
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Bottom line: Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial
JustCloud
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Bottom line: Easy to use unlimited backup for one computer, external drive backup and multiple-system syncing abilities
SpiderOak
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Bottom line: Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users
SOS Online Backup
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Bottom line: Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup
IDrive
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Bottom line: Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing
ElephantDrive
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Bottom line: Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 3 computers, though the interface is not the best
Norton Online Backup
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Bottom line: Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule
IBackup
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Bottom line: Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies
Dropbox
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Bottom line: Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution

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NextAdvisor launches new detailed online backup service FAQs

May 1st, 2008 - Posted by Joe

We are increasingly finding that our readers have a strong interest in learning about the benefits on online backup services and how they work. Today we launched a new, in-depth frequently asked questions section of our online backup service reviews and comparison section.

Our online back service FAQ covers a variety of topics including:

What is online file backup?
Why do I need an online backup service?
What is a GB or gigabyte?
Will my hard drive really fail?
Is online file backup secure?
How do online backup services work?
Does my computer need to be on and connected to the Internet in order for online backup services to work?
What is the difference between online backup and backing up my files to an external hard drive?
How much storage space do I need for my files?
Are there any limits on how much I can store?
I don't have very many files on my computer. Do I still need to backup my computer's hard drive?
Do I need to purchase any special hardware or equipment to use an online backup service?
How do I restore my files using an online backup service?
Will my computer work with online backup services?

You can click on any link above to learn more about that specific topic or visit our online backup service FAQ directly to learn more. As always, you can also see our reviews and comparisons by visiting our guide to online backup services.

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2 Responses to “NextAdvisor launches new detailed online backup service FAQs”

  1. John M Says:
    February 26th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    HP announced today that it is discontinuing their HP Upline product. Current users will be refunded their subscription price and have until March 31st to retrive their files.

  2. Joe Fahrner Says:
    February 26th, 2009 at 11:37 am

    Hi John,

    Thanks for the note. We never included HP Upline in our comparison of online backup services because of the various issues that plagued that service from the get go. We'd suggest that HP Upline customers consider a service like Carbonite or Mozy as a replacement. The worst thing that an HP Upline customer could do is stop backing their data up with another service since that puts all of their important files at risk.

    Thanks,
    Joe
    NextAdvisor.com

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