![]() ![]() But Arq Premium doesn’t support continuous backups, instead relying on scheduled backups, so there’s always a chance it won’t be perfectly up to date. Its restoration process is far less cumbersome than Backblaze’s and speedier than IDrive’s, too. During setup, Arq Premium encourages (but doesn’t require) you to use a private encryption key for a secure backup. The Arq Premium software gives you a lot of control over how your backup works, including options to choose how long to keep files around, to select any external drives, and more. Arq Premium supports up to five computers, and if you need more than the included 1 TB of storage, it’s an additional $0.00599 per gigabyte each month (which amounts to about $6 per terabyte each month, making it more expensive than Backblaze and IDrive for data hoarders). We felt the same way, so we kept Dropbox going while we tested IDrive during the two-week full-refund period.If you like to configure software to meet your specific needs, Arq Premium, available for Windows and Mac, offers far more customization options than Backblaze or IDrive and costs less than both for 1 TB of storage. We know it can be scary to move all your files to a new service. ![]() You install IDrive to your desktop, and simply copy every file currently in your Dropbox, over to the folder you choose in “My Sync Folder,” and give it a day or so to complete the sync. If you are wondering ( or a little nervous) about the process of switching from Dropbox to IDrive…we can tell you it was super simple. The main question is, would you rather pay $100 for 1,000 Gigs of space on Dropbox, or $52 for 2,000 GBs of space on IDrive? While we love and use all the IDrive extras, the bottom line is that either service will do practically the same thing…keep your files synced across all your devices, and securely back them up in case of disaster.Dropbox : The biggest and best difference? PRICE! If your computer/harddrive ever die, simply install iDrive on your new computer and your files will be restored automatically! ![]() Take a deep breath and know your files will be seamlessly updated, securely backed up, and accessible to you anytime you need them.Anytime you modify or add a file inside that folder, IDrive will back it up on their servers with 256-bit AES encryption ( the same security on banking websites).Then put all your files ( Word documents, Excel files, Photos, Music, anything you have on your computer) inside that folder. Choose where to put your “My Sync Folder” ( I like to store mine on my desktop, so it’s always accessible and top-of-mind). Open the Application and click the “SYNC” tab on the left ( see screenshot below).Download the IDrive program to your computer. ![]()
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