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Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Review of Mozy Online Backup


Online backup of your important data has never been low-priced and safer than it is today.

The rate of this service is falling quickly, with most companies either offering a limitless backup version.

Mozy isn't the oldest but at 5 years old; it is one of the old timers and one of the greatest popular services out there currently.

The following are the main points you need to consider when assessing Mozy or any online service:

1. Price

MozyHome charges $4.95 per month for infinite data backup for a single computer. Also, it is easy to find a coupon that will give you your first month free.

2. Safety/Encryption

Mozy uses state of the art encryption to protect your files before they leave your computer and then encrypts them once more as they are put in storage.

This is like having them in a treasure house. It can't and won't be gain access to until you ask for it.

3. Customer Service

I have found Mozy's customer service to be more friendly and helpful than other online services I have reviewed.

4. Upload Speed

Mozy's initial upload is slow, but so are all of the other online backup services.

This is more a element of the internet connection type you have. If you have a broadband connection uploads will be leisurelier and the initial upload will take several weeks to get done.

Updates will be much faster because Mozy is solitary updating the part of files that has changed.

5. What happens if you lose your data and need it exchanged FAST?

Mozy will send you a disk of your most current data update or you can simply download and restore from the internet to your device.

The only downside to Mozy is the similar as all online backup services for home use nowadays - you can't directly access your files from all over the place.

In order to get that level of service, you have to pay about double and go with the MozyPro version, SugarSync, or IDrive.

In conclusion, for home use, Mozy offers the greatest combination of service and significance on the market at present.