Online Cloud Backup
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Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount |
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Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives |
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Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup |
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Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial |
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Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup. |
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Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users |
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Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing |
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Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 5 computers, though the interface is not the best |
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Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule |
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Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies |
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Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution |
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Easy to use, but can't match the safety of off-site backup |
NextAdvisor Online Cloud Backup Blog Headlines
How Many Files can I Backup with MyPCBackup?
Q: When backing up my computer with MyPCBackup, how large and how many files can be uploaded at once? I have a picture directory with 10,000 files or so. Can I upload this directory all at once? A: Thanks for your question! The biggest perk of MyPCBackup is that you get unlimited storage space for one computer. [...]
Which Online Backup Service Features a "Mirror Image" of my Hard Drive?
Q: I'm afraid that if I were to loose my hard drive completely, I wouldn't be able to find and load all the programs I use. I'd like to know what service to purchase so that my backup includes a "mirror image" of my hard drive? A: Online Backup services work hard to save all of your important [...]
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Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deal: Receive a Mozy Discount of 25% on Their Onlin...
If you've been thinking about backing up your computer online, here's that extra push to start protecting your files now! For Black Friday weekend, Mozy online backup is offering 25% off the purchase price exclusively for NextAdvisor readers. This already affordable online backup service allows you to backup your external hard drives for free and [...]
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals: Get a SugarSync Discount of 30% Off Online B...
If you need online backup but have been waiting for the right time to buy, now is the time. SugarSync is offering users 30% off their online backup services this weekend only. SugarSync is one of our top online backup services. It's the best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync. To read [...]
Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant?
Q: Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant? A: HIPAA, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is meant to address the security and privacy of health data. Because the electronic transfer of health data is much more efficient and effective, HIPAA requirements strive to create safe standards for these practices. Unfortunately, according to the Dropbox Help page, they currently do not [...]
SugarSync Adds 500 GB Storage, 10% Discount
SugarSync is a unique online backup service that boasts some extra fancy features, even letting you stream music from your computer onto your mobile phone. And now they are introducing a new storage plan of 500 GB! To celebrate this new addition, they are offering an extra 10% off, adding to the 17% savings you [...]
Carbonite Adds to Their Backup Arsenal With 2 New Plans
Carbonite, one of our most talked about and well-priced online backup services, has added two new plans. The new HomePlus and HomePremier plans boast some great new features that have been missed in their basic Home plan. With these two upgrades, users can backup their external hard drives. You can also backup to an external [...]
Which Online Backup Services are HIPAA Compliant?
Q: Which online backup services are HIPAA compliant? A: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) not only protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families, but is also meant to address the security and privacy of health data. Because the electronic transfer of health data is much more efficient and effective, HIPAA requirements strive to create [...]
SOS Online Backup Review: SOS Gets a Makeover
Thanks to its new features and sleek interface, SOS Online Backup now has a place among our other top-rated online backup services. Not only does it have an intuitive mobile app for both iPhone and Android, but it also has a Facebook application that backs up your social media life. It also lets users share [...]
Will Carbonite Backup a Flash Drive Connected to Your Computer?
Q: Will Carbonite backup a flash drive that is connected to your computer? A: Unfortunately, the current version of Carbonite only backs up files that reside on permanent hard drives in your computer. This means that you cannot backup external hard drives or flash drives. However, if you ever need to back up a file [...]
Unlimited Backup Storage as well as File Syncing Features with MyPCBackup: Se...
PC Users: If you want to make sure your Hawaii vacation photos and midterm papers aren't lost forever, it may be a good idea for you to back them up. MyPCBackup is an affordable online backup service that, like Carbonite, allows users an unlimited amount of storage space. It also has a useful syncing feature [...]
Does Carbonite Save My Backed Up Files if My Service Lapsed?
Q: My Carbonite service has lapsed, can I renew it? Will Carbonite still have my backed up files from about 6 months ago? A: Carbonite offers subscriptions of 1 to 3 years. After your subscription has expired, you have 30 days to renew it. Carbonite keeps all of your data (that was backed up within [...]
Does Carbonite Only Back Up Your Files Once a Year?
Q: Does Carbonite only back up your files once a year or does it do it periodically? A: Excellent question! When you first install Carbonite on your computer, it will give you the choice to back up all of your Documents/Settings and User files or to select which files you would like to back up. [...]
How secure is Carbonite online backup?
Q: How secure is Carbonite? I am very concerned about a companies' ability to keep my data safe and secure if I am going to store my data off-site in this way. I don't see this mentioned here or discussed in comparison to other companies. A: Carbonite, like most other top-ranked online backup companies, has [...]
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How does it work?
Using an online backup service couldn't be easier. In most cases it is as simple as downloading a piece of software on your computer that will automatically run in the background while you computer is turned on. Every time the software runs it checks your computer's hard drive to determine what files have changed and securely stores copies of those files for you so that they can be retrieved in the case of an unforeseen file loss or hard drive failure.
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Why do I need a file backup service?
It is often said that there are two types of people in the world- those that use a hard drive backup service and those that will. Just like your health and auto insurance, online backup is something that you are very happy that you have when you need it. Online backup services store a secure backup of all the important files on your computer's hard drive so that you can retrieve them in case of file loss or corruption. This can be a life saver if your hard drive fails, your computer is stolen or you accidently erase an important file.
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