[Hidden-tech] Off site backups

[Jason Miranda]

Hi David,

It's not explicitly an off site backup, but I use Dropbox (Dropbox.com). It uses Amazon's cloud storage services.  It has the ability to keep files synced across multiple machines (Mac, Windows, Linux) and in the cloud so you can access via a web interface. Also, like Time Machine it has the ability to keep multiple versions of files. This came in really handy recently when I mistakenly overwrote a file when I tried to use it as a template for another file. I can't say enough good things about them — and you can get a 2gb account for free.

I also use Strongspace.com — it has the ability to do rsync backups (a UNIX utility which you can use from Mac OS X's Terminal application (I know, UNIX is a little to far geek for most, but learning rsync is worth the time invested.) This used to be part of my hosting package, but Strongspace was sold to another company and the hosting users had a lifetime plan.

Both these services are very Mac friendly.

Jason Miranda
Spoke & Wheel | www.sampw.com
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On Dec 7, 2010, at 3:08 PM, David Spound wrote:

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> I am considering using an off site back up service such as Mozy, Carbonite, CrashPlan, Backblaze, etc. I already use Time Machine for my Mac and occasionally I also clone the hard drive with SuperDuper. However, having once had a power surge in my home that damaged both my computer’s internal hard drive and the external back up drive, I can easily appreciate the benefits of off site data storage. Also, I travel with my Mac and I don’t carry my backup drives with me which means no backing up while traveling.
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> Any recommendations for one of these services based on experience? I do need a Mac-friendly service.
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