And that’s kind of Backblaze’s biggest downside: in trying to be dead simple, it eschews some useful options and sets confusing defaults.

So while I understand Backblaze's decision to exclude Program Files by default, it’d be nice to have the option to change that, for those of us that know what we’re doing. For example, if you have an old or hard-to-find plugin that doesn't come with a program by default. This sort of makes sense, since restoring program files doesn’t guarantee they’ll function properly, but restoring files from those folders would still be useful.

By default, Backblaze backs up your entire C: drive along with any extra internal or USB drives – excluding programs and system files, which Backblaze doesn’t allow you to back up at all. This is great, since far too many people avoid backing up their computer because they just aren’t sure what to do.

That’s it – it’s designed to be so simple that you don’t really have to do anything it just starts backing up your files right away. It’s incredibly straightforward: You have buttons for starting (or pausing) your backup, restoring your files, and viewing your backup settings, as well as some information on what files are waiting to be backed up. (Some other programs, like IDrive, charge you for the space, rather than the number of machines, so you may have to do some math to see which is a better deal for your scenario.) When you start the program, you’ll be greeted with the main window. You will, however, have to pay a subscription for each computer you want to back up, so if you have lots of machines, the price can add up. Backblaze gives you unlimited cloud storage for that price, and doesn’t limit the size of individual files, so it’s a pretty stellar deal. After that, you’ll need to pay – either $6 a month or $60 a year for one PC. After signing up for an account on their website, you’ll be able to download the program and start backing up right away with a 15-day free trial. Backblaze – Pricing and FeaturesBackblaze is designed to be so simple that anyone can get up and running easily. I thoroughly evaluated Backblaze along with several other leading packages based on three main criteria: pricing, features, and performance. Cloud backup options vary wildly in price and functionality, but they're increasingly necessary for peace of mind and data security.

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