If you're concerned about losing valuable work data, photos, videos, or music that you have saved on your computers, you're best bet is to go with an online backup service. These services will automatically back your data up using your internet connection, and will continuously save new data in the background. If you ever suffer a computer failure or laptop loss, your data will be backed up and available. Here are some of the most popular online backup services compared:
Just Cloud is an online backup solution which appeared in 2011. It relies on a very simple and easy to use desktop application which manages scheduled and automatic backups and offers settings regarding the file types which must be backed up. In addition, power and CPU settings are also available in order to provide full control over the resources used by this service. The Just Cloud application is available to download directly from the website and the initial setup is pretty much straight forward. Users can also access and manage their files on the Just Cloud website.These are the keys features of Just Cloud:
Unlimited backup storage
Full refund of unused months if the subscription is ... — read more...
Egnyte is a cloud storage solution for small, medium and large business enterprises by providing online file storage, backup and sharing. It satisfies the critical infrastructure needs of business with less cost and complexity. It is easy to use and the files can be accessed from PC, Mac and smart mobile devices like iPhone and Android-based smartphones etc.
Egnyte uses a hybrid solution with which you can access, edit and store files locally in your office or online on the internet cloud. The advantage of this solution is that no actual server is needed and remote users can access files without VPN (virtual private network) connection. Egnyte’s plans start from $9.99 onwards pe... — read more...
Now-a-days electronic communication and e-mail messages occupy major part of our lives. Hence, e-mail backup is important to minimize the loss of contacts and correspondence. Many e-mail backup software are available in the market to solve this problem. Backup e-mail is one such wizard ideal for the users of Windows operating system.
What you can do with Backup e-mail?
Backup e-mail has an easy user interface to back up everything from Microsoft Outlook, Windows Mail and Microsoft Outlook Express. You can even backup your favorites in Internet Explorer.
You can transfer your e-mails from one computer to another computer. You can do this by taking the backup for necessary e-mails on the ... — read more...
LiveDrive is an online site that allows you to back up all of your important files you have saved on your computer. It will automatically back up all of your files and it will constantly check to see if there are any new or updated files that need to be backed up. LiveDrive.com claims to be:
Hassle Free
100% Secure
Compatible with Windows and Mac
With LiveDeive you will have unlimited storage and they say that you can easily restore files easily once they have been deleted.
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CrashPlan is handy backup tool that gives users complete control over where to backup files to, and at an affordable rate. It allows users to back up data to multiple locations such as local disks, networked disks, online or to another person running the software and gives access.
This means that once the data is backed-up in a remote location (personal web, friend’s computer, work computer or online storage), even without access to the actual computer where the data was saved, you can still work on the same files.
Imagine this: your computer crashes and all your work, memorable picture, confidential documents, videos from the time you turned seven, and all those data you accumulated... — read more...
SOS Online Backup is an easy to use online data backup service that allows you to backup all of your personal data including photos, documents, spreadsheets and music from up to five different computers with just one account. This makes it convenient and simple to use for small business and homes with multiple computers in use. SOS Online Backup has the following features:
SoSimple File Select feature that allows you to select the type(s) of files you would like to backup. If you wanted to just backup photos and movies, you would select those file types or you can backup everything.
SOS Online Backup has Continuous Data Protection that will automatically backup a file or files as soon as... — read more...
Crashplan.com offers flexible data protection, cloud storage, minute-by-minute backup and continuous backup. The company offers multiple backup sets that allow clients to backup diverse files in several destinations. Each destination has its own specific settings and therefore, you can store personal files to cloud and non-personal files in other locations. Crashplan.com has several online storage plans that are suited to different users, which include:
Crashplan
Crashplan+
Crashplan+ Unlimited
Crashplan+ Family Unlimited
Crashplan.com offers several plans to meet demand of various needs, which include;
Backup Sets- crashplan.com offers multiple backup sets, which allows an indiv... — read more...
MiMedia, introduced in 2010, is a company which provides file storage and online-backup, guaranteeing the security of the data. It gives its users a Windows application that will automatically synch with the cloud new files or new versions of the files located in the folders previously selected by the user (without any scheduling). In addition, all the media is viewable on the website, without downloading it and it is sharable with people who don’t have a MiMedia account. The company offers free 7Gb storage capacity on their secured servers. Of course, they have paid plans for the users who want extra storage space.
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Mozy is an online backup service that lets you backup your files through the internet so that they are safe and accessible if your computer crashes or is destroyed or stolen. Mozy support both Windows and Mac users and their cloud services allow you to backup data continuously, manually or schedule updates.
You can retrieve and download your files wherever you have access to an internet connection which is handy if you are away from home. The service is easy to use and your data is secure. There a re multiple levels of security and redundancy to ensure your files are backed-up and secure on their servers.
Online backup service for Windows and Mac
Files are safe in case of computer damag... — read more...
SugarSync is a service that allows you to store, share and synchronize your files online so that you no longer have to email files back and forwards between home and work, and if your hard drive crashes you won’t lose your important documents or family photos. SugarSync supports both Windows and MAC and when you change a file the sync process happens automatically.
You can access your files wherever you have access to the internet including mobile devices such as your Smartphone or iPad. The service is easy to use and frees you from using thumb drives and emailing files to yourself. It also allows you to share files with others such as co-workers, family and friends.
Online cloud s... — read more...
MyPC Backup is a completely automated computer online backup service, which is also known as remote backup or cloud storage. The company utilizes special desktop applications that enable individuals manage their backups and have access to their backups. Individuals can enjoy online access of their backed details, file versioning, and file synchronizing. The services that Mypcbackup.com offers include
Access Files Anywhere
Customize Backups
MyPC Backup Installation
Automatic Backup
SyncFolder
Versioning
Desktop Application
Encrypted & Secure backup
Mypcbackup.com is a free to join online backup company that offers unlimited storage with 100% automated instant backups to t... — read more...
Zip Cloud online storage is a simple backup and storage solutions for all types of computers and devices. The company has 10 professionals who are running this operation and have a lot of combined experience. Zip Cloud has earned a great reputation among the various online storage companies and according to latest surveys being conducted it has been ranked 3# among top 10 online storage companies.
One of the joys of Zip Cloud is its sheer simplicity, one click program and fast installation. It also incorporates sleek design with practicality, offering the best of both the worlds is what this brand is best known for.
Various services offered by Zip Cloud are as follows:-
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Acronis Online Backup is a site that you can visit and within a little bit have all of your files backed up and all of your important documents safe. With Acronis Online Backup, you receive:
250 GB of secure online data protection
Simple, easy instructions
Remote access
Government-grade AES-250 encryption
With Acronis Online Backup you will have simple, automated, secure online file protectioin. You will be able to access your data wherever you are, which is why remote access is a wonderful thing. The one thing that Acronis wants you to know, is that their Online Backup is easy to use.
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Fastmule is an online data storage, backup, and file sync program for several Windows operating systems.
Automatically operates - Fastmule will find important files (or merely large ones) on your computer and automatically sync them for backup.
Secure - Fastmule emphasizes security and productivity, and all backup storage systems are fully encrypted.
Recovers deleted data - Any data you lose that you backed up onto Fastmule can be quickly and easily recovered.
No limitations on local storage - Store more files and programs than you normally would be able to.
Competitive pricing - Fastmule offers unlimited storage for $49.95/year.
Basically, Fastmule backs up your important files an... — read more...
ElephantDrive is one of today's top options for remote data storage and backup. Using two kinds of encryption to securely transfer your data, including 256-bit AES encryption, (the kind used by government agencies), your data is transferred into ElephantDrive's database with little to zero chance of interception. -http://online-storage-service-review.toptenreviews.com
PC Today calls it "the best product for more advanced users," adding; "...it does offer easy automatic backup, too." With unlimited storage capacity, low prices, helpful guide software, bullet proof bio-metrically protected storage centers, impressive free trials and flexible deals ElephantDrive is making a ... — read more...
Developed and marketed by Novastor which is headquartered in Zug, Switzerland with software development based out of Hamburg, Germany and Agoura hills, California, US, Nova backup is a data back-up software which allows one to be at peace with the realisation that one's data and files are safe in the event of a computer crash. NovaStor's products cater to data protection, data recovery and data-storage.
Nova Backup has a simple user interface for beginners (Simple view) and an advanced one for those who have used such software before (Advanced view). The copy wizard helps in creating copies of selected files and folders. Using Back up wizard in the si... — read more...
Carbonite is an online data backup for all of your files. Have you ever forgotten to back up important documents, photos or files only to regret it later when your hard drive or backup flash drive fails? With Carbonite you can back up all of your photos, music, documents and spreadsheet files automatically. Here are some of the features of Carbonite online backup.
You can set Carbonite to back up hourly, daily or advanced options like a certain day and time.
There is unlimited online storage space for the price of $59.00 per year per computer. With unlimited space, you never have to wonder and worry if you are getting close to your space limit.
Carbonite can also be set to automatically... — read more...
Farstone backups files from your hard drive in case of a hard drive failure, and does the work for people who do not know how, or do not have the time to do this.
Sooner or later a computer hard drive will run into difficulty, through age and wear, even if no other problems cause it to crash.
Total recovery Pro recovers your files in case of a crash and is recognized as being one of the top recovery tools in its field. It is easy to use with no unnecessary buttons on the interface, meaning you do not need to be a computer whizz or spend hours learning technical names to use this program. The process for setting this up is simply explained step by step, so is ideal for first time users.
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FarStone is an all-in-one PC back up and recovery software. Total Recovery allows you to perform file/folder and disk recovery, Windows system recovery, one-click recovery, dissimilar computer recovery, remote backup, quota management, schedule backup, incremental backup and disk imaging recovery. The price are very much reasonable considering quality, performance, supply situation, delivery time and payment option.
On their homepage you can instantly see what FARSTONE can offer you, the Total Recovery's comprehensive recovery features and benefits. You can view all the product information such as datasheet, user manual, purchase guarantee and the Value Added Reseller (VAR) prog... — read more...
A very real danger to companies is the loss of data due to insufficient or entirely lack of a proper backup system. Regardless of the size of the company laptops can be stolen or contaminated by virus, backup policies not enforced or physical hard disk backup destroyed. This can cost a company a lot of money, lost hours of productivity and even legal problems if customer's personal data was compromised.
Keepit.com is an online company that offers companies the security of offsite backups for their laptops, workstations and servers. The following are the services offered by Keepit.com
Manage multiple users
Automatic daily backup
60 day backup versioning
Data encyrption guarantees priva... — read more...
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Comments (5)
Dinah
This was so informative.Great post.I have used very many online
backup systems and with the experience i have,i conclude that
online backup services do a great job in keeping out files secure
and safe from disasters and hard drive crash.
Posted 13 months ago
Richard Spacing
I like that now a lot of these companies are offering free trial
periods. It gives the consumer a good chance to try out the product
before buying it.
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This was so informative.Great post.I have used very many online backup systems and with the experience i have,i conclude that online backup services do a great job in keeping out files secure and safe from disasters and hard drive crash.