Backing up your computer has always been important, but not always easy. That is changing with services such as SugarSync and Mozy. These services provide a download executable that resides on your computer. After initial configuration of what files you want backed up, it automatically uploads all files on it’s first run. From then on the services upload incremental file changes on a schedule that you set in the configuration.
If you haven’t already tried SugarSync because you don’t want to deal with the 45 day free trial limitation. Mozy will put a smile on your face.
The Mozy online backup service provides 2 gig of storage space for your backups absolutely free and indefinitely. While 2 gig may not compare as favorably to other backup service trial offers. The real value is in the fact that you never have to upgrade or pay anything to continue using the service.
While you won’t be able to backup your entire computer with the 2 gig of free backup space from the Mozy Service, you may find it is enough for your most important documents. You do have the option to upgrade to Mozy Home which provides unlimited backup space for less than $5 per month. This is ideal as a personal data backup solution for all of those photos and videos that you can never replace.
Unlike another well known online backup solution, MozyHome and MozyFree both support Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, as well as Mac OS X 10.4 or higher. There are no promo codes, setup fees or credit cards required for the MozyFree Service.
June 26th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
[...] backup and storage offers 2 gig of space for your files for an unlimited amount of time, not unlike Mozy backup which we’ve previously reviewed. Like other backup services, you simply download a file to your desktop and select the file you [...]