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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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This is my issue. I have all my data on my nas and need to back it up. Backblaze charges more. I use to use crashplan before they went business only. So far no service I've found has been able to do...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I paid much more when I signed up and I prefer it to Carbonite and backblaze which both seem to be designed by idiots for idiots.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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If you cancel right before the end of your first year you will most likely receive a discount for 50% your second year. That is what happened for me and several others that I signed up with...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I'm sticking with Dropbox, however, $70 is much cheaper than DB on an annual plan. For me, the ubiquity of DB for website and software APIs is a must have.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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How do you get the 8TB for free?
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Raid is for high availability, not for backups
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Doesn’t sync in the background on phones. Have to keep open the app to sync data. Even I submitted request to change that but no response.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Backblaze 1) can’t backup devices whereas IDrive supports android and iOS. 2) price is tied to 1 PC whereas iDrive is unlimited pc or devices. 3) backblaze is backup only whereas iDrive can do backup...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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It does not
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Is this $3.48 for the whole year, or $3.48 a month during the first year???
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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If I had your backup requirements, especially if external drives were involved, then Backblaze would be a no-brainer. I absolutely understand your preference there. But to answer your question ..
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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High availability. Raid is not a backup!
Just google that if you want to know why
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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The step of shipping the physical storage to iDrive is nerve wracking. If the package is lost in the mail, all my personal data are lost to strangers.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I use Google Drive for storing video, which I stream through my Roku using an app called Roksbox. However, if you want to store more than the 2 TBs they give you for ten bucks a month the price jumps...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I agree I am liking backblaze more than idrive. Idrive you really need to make sure it's backing up more than just your docs. It has a lot more exclusions setup. By default backblaze backed up my...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Thanks, will do!
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If you don't renew, does your data stay read-only or what?
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Link didn't work. I was overcharged
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why not using google remote. free and everyone can use.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I started using idrive this past week. Did my research on backblaze, Carbonite,etc and this service is not unlimited but it allows you to backup and store long term. Backblaze and Carbonite require...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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$70 per year after that.
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Silly people of SD: realize that SD "overtakes" links and injects its own referral code so that it gets kickback when people purchase. That's fair, they have a business to run and operating expenses....
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Dropbox is tough to beat just because it's so easy to use and so quick to share files among devices. Even the freebie account is useful for this.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I had a lot of issues with Google Remote being able to stay online...a computer would just drop off for no reason I could figure out as it doesn't happen with other remote access software. Otherwise...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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After year it’s 69.50 and canceling .. is restoring data to local might be a pain ? Is the data stored as device wise in idrive And can we restore to a 5TB disc with the device as the main folders...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Yes if you're willing to reupload everything again and use a different e-mail.
I believe they offer you a retention special when going through the cancellation process, but it won't be anything...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I don't want to back up everything on my system. Only what I specify. They don't seem to understand this concept very well and make it hard. It's been a while since I tried backblaze, so this might...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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A few difference guys. Backblaze is to back up only one pc, idrive you can backup unlimited devices. Idrive works with synology and qnap nas natively. Also i dont see it mentioned but with the...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Just signed up since it is a good deal, but these upload speeds are terrible.
Been 24 hours with another 24 hours remaining to upload 500GB. Going to need a better alternative.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I contemplated that but decided the amount of time necessary to re-upload my 4TB of data was not worth it. I initially had them ship me a hard drive to upload my data (which practically no other...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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It kind of backs you up from a drive failure only, but not everything else, like malware, data corruption or accidental deletions.
I personally use a 2-drive NAS and simply backup my files from...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I like that they support local backups, I find the software decent but very resource intensive when running a backup. Great value, I would still go back to crash plan if I could.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I have yet to reproduce this, I have been trying monthly for two years. The backup software is great, letting you break down backups by date similar to Symantec enterprise software, and will let you...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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I did this about a month ago at $6.49 for the first year. The service works well for me. I emailed them my DropBox service cancelation from January and they were fine with it.
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Agree. With Verizon Fios fiber network (GB), I had no issues with upload speeds. Most likely speed issues you May face will be the result of your isp limitations
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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First year full payment of 3.48
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I have never used an off premise backup. Do they have a link to tell how this works on MacOS? Does it work with Time Machine? Can it work in addition to Time Machine with Time Capsule? Are the...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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Hmmm.... I might take them up on their free 5gb for some critical files. Thx
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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You have no idea...
:wave:
JK.
Honestly though, media is big. 4K takes up a lot of storage, and everything is done in 4K these days. And if you have the media, and you want it backed up,...
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Thread created 07-25-2020 by dharwad
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And should a single drive in a RAID 1 crash, you would never try to rebuild it or recover your files from the spare drive? High availability only. Not for backups.
I get it. But RAID 1 still...
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