FAQ
Owner:
Who owns the service can be crutial, choose a major supplier to ensure that they will be in business tomorrow.
Founded:
How many years has the service been available – simply make a google search for others’ experiences.
Server Location:
Many think that foreign services have slow internet connections – this is NOT true.
Check your connection here:
| BackBlaze – California, USA | Speedtest server from you |
| Diino – Stockholm, Sweden | Speedtest server from you |
Upload speed:
A significant parameter for a good experience with Online Backup is your upload speed – if to slow, your Internet provider can help you.
| Upload 512 kb/sec | 4-5 GB per 24 hours |
| Upload 1.024 kb/sec | 8-10 GB per 24 hours |
| Upload 5 Mb/sec – Fiber | 40-50 GB per 24 hours |
Discount Code
We have made agreements with some services so you can save money – use them when you pay for your subscription.
Price Level
Quick overview of price and product.
Free
Several services offer a free account, and gives you the opportunity to try without paying.
Trial Period
Trial Period is normaly 15 / 30 days and is a good opportunity to check the service without paying.
Number of Users
How many registered users, NOT paying customers, unfortunately this is a secret.
Language
How many language does the service support.
Linux
Free Finnish operating system which is becoming increasingly popular.
Windows
The most widely used operating system from Microsoft, f.ex. Vista and Windows 7
Mac OSX
Operating system from Apple – it’s rock, andt is highly addictive.
IPhone applications
Do you have an iPhone, some services offers an application so you can access your files from the phone – quite clever.
Blackberry Application
Do you have a BlackBerry, some services offers an application so you can access your files from the phone – quite clever.
Transfer Encryption
Once your data leaves your computer and is uploaded to remote server, it is very important that they are encrypted (coded / locked), so traffic is not sniffed by a hacker. All major suppliers have this part 100% under control, so you dont have to worry.
Server Encryption
Once your data a stored on the remote server it is different if they are encrypted or not. In our opinion it is not necessary, but definitely a plus if they are.
Encryption Key
Some service offers an encryption key that is best explained like this; when you open an account, you receive a unique code/key, which the provider will ask that you keep safe. The day when you need your data, you will be asked for the unique encryption key and most people will keep it on the computer, which is now “dead”.
Not so clever, but if you submit a receipt and ID your data will also be handed out – remember however that you might have to wait for 7-10 days. So if you prefer this option – take a copy to the encryption key and store it externally, VERY IMPORTANT!
Incrementalbackup
Data stored in the time-stages, this is especially useful if you accidentally overwrite a file. Then it will probably be possible to find it in an old backup version.
WebDAV
WebDAV is an abbreviation for: Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning. Allows you to write to the remote server, f.ex. open a document, edit and save.
Drag & Drop
Drag and drop – easy way to upload individual files via webbrowser, without using the backup client.
SSL
SSL is an abbreviation for “Secure Sockets Layer. An SSL Certificate enables encryption of sensitive data during online transactions from you to the remote server. All major suppliers have this part 100% under control, so you dont have to worry.
Scheduled Backup
Remember that you can only make Online Backup when your computer is turned on, therefore you must set the time who are most likely you are online. Many services are set as “default” to backup when you are online, so it starts automatically.
Versioning
Most services offered as standard, 30-day versioning of your data. So have you deleted a file today by accident, you can find it in another versioning of your backup’s.
Restore Web
On the day that you have an accident, it is important to get his data back and this is called Restore. Most providers offer Web Restore, which means you can download your lost data over the Internet.
Restore Hard Disc / DVD
Some services offers you a copy of your los data on DVD or Hard Drive, this can be a smart feature with larger amounts of data.
File Sharing
Share your photos with family, invoices with your accountant or documents for the study group – offered by many providers.
Photo Editing
Edit your photos online – crop, remove red eye or add cool effects.
Photo Albums
Opportunity to publish your memories as a smart photo albums.
Streaming
Watch your videos or listen to your music online without downloading first.
