Category: Backblaze

Backblaze Offer Code May 2012
I have talked about the Backblaze locate my computer feature before but this month Backblaze is highlighting the feature and offering a sweet 10% offer code to go along with it. Backblaze is not the only service that has helped to recover stolen computers, there have been stories from Mozy in the past. Recently MyPCBackup…
Backblaze Q and A on reddit Responses
I was not able to be around this afternoon when Backblaze was answering questions on reddit, but thanks to a friend who had a few minutes was able to post my questions and add a few others in as well. I have been reading through the pages and pages of questions and answers and there…
Backblaze on reddit IAmA on 3/28
Backblaze is leading the charge of World Backup Day this week. The press release below talks about why they are a big supporter of the day and has some interesting images showing how often people backup, or don’t backup etc. If you want a more personal touch with Backblaze get ready for a chance…
Backblaze Presenting Sponsor of World Backup Day!
World Backup Day 2012 is only 5 days away and they have announced that Backblaze is the 2012 presenting sponsor. Along with being presenting sponsor Backblaze is giving people a chance to win one of five one-year subscriptions to Backblaze and be entered into a drawing for a new Apple iPad! You can learn more…
Try Backblaze and Enter to Win an iPad!
This exclusive Backblaze contest is available only through OnlineBackupDeals.com! This is your chance to try Backblaze online backup service from March 1st to March 31 and be entered for a chance to win a brand new Apple iPad (the new one that was just released)! The contest is open to individuals and businesses that sign…
Backblaze iPhone / iPad App Coming Soon!
One of the things Backblaze has not been quick to release for their backup service is some mobile apps for people to easily access the files in their backup via their smartphone or tablet. In the last year alone I recall Mozy and CrashPlan releasing their mobile apps and making several enhancements. The good news…
Backblaze Offering USB Flash Drive Restores
Backblaze is one of only a few companies that offer restores via an external medium like an external hard drive. They used to offer a DVD restore option for $99 but have just removed the DVD option and in its place are not offering a restore by a 28GB USB flash drive. The best part…
Online Backup Gift Giving
With only a few days left until Christmas you don’t have much time left to get out there and buy your Christmas presents. If you want to avoid the crowds and the craziness of the stores an option that you do still have is to buy a years subscription to an online backup service for…
Backblaze Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deal
2012 Bacblaze Black Friday code can be found here. Tomorrow is what has become know as Black Friday and the Black Friday / Cyber Monday deals are starting to roll out for many of the online backup services. I have seen a sneak peek of some of the deals this year and there are…
Backblaze Review Updated
Backblaze released version 2 of their backup client not long ago and since then I have been trying out the new version. The new unlimited file size and improved large file backup are nice new features to have. No longer do you have to worry about files being missed because they were over the 4GB…