Macs are not invincible and are prone to some of the same failings of all computers. Hard drives die, it is a fact of life, so you need to be prepared. Online backup is a great way to keep your files safe and available for when the time comes and your hard drive meets its maker.
Here are your top five online backup choices for your Mac.
- Backblaze
- CrashPlan
- Carbonite
- Mozy
- SugarSync
Backblaze – Ease of use and great integration makes Backblaze a winner for Mac users. Many Mac users often feel that Backblaze is like Time Machine except for online backup. The fact that it is unlimited and only $5/month is a great bonus. Of all the backup services Backblaze “just works” and that makes it #1.
CrashPlan – For the Mac user that wants to have total control over their backup or that wants to backup to another computer CrashPlan lets you control every aspect of your backup, whether to CrashPlan centrals servers or to your friends Mac across town.
Carbonite – It has its roots on Windows but the Mac version is decent. It integrates well onto a Mac and is easy to use. Unlimited storage also helps to keep all of your files and music safe.
Mozy – Mozy does not offer unlimited storage plans anymore but 150GB of space is not bad and the client runs well on the Mac. It blends in so well that you might even forget that it is not an app that that was made by Apple.
SugarSync – SugarSync is quickly becoming one of my favorite online backup services for Mac. Not only does it run well on the Mac, but if you have an iPhone or iPad as well SugarSync are a leader in the mobile apps for those devices. It is so nice to use the same app on all of the devices and makes it easier. Sync, backup and mobile brings SugarSync into the top 5 for Macs.
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