CSV format, so you can see which files were backed up with any spreadsheet program. Since this was a trial, mine was limited to 50 GB. The main screen shows how much space is used, and how much is available. SOS was able to back up my files with relative ease. This is all useful information, and the window closes when the backup is complete. Start time (and end time, if one is set). When the backup is in progress, a window pops up that shows: From there, you can specify a network address and credentials (username and password). NAS backups are done through the “Add network connection” of the file/folder selection. SOS fully supports backing up external hard drives and NAS devices. I had to remove the restriction for each file type, for example “Documents,” “Videos,” etc., which was a bit of a pain. If you have large files you want backed up, you’ll want to raise this value under the “Advanced” settings. I didn’t like that files larger than 5 GB are skipped by default. I could fine-tune this and select only files I want. I installed the software on my PC, and it automatically selected files on my computer for backup. SOS Online Backup has an easy setup process. Low points include unreliable local backups, a clunky file sharing system, and security that isn’t truly “zero knowledge” as they have access to filenames. It is best suited for business users who want more control over their backups. However, it has an abundance of features and a powerful web interface. SOS’s new pricing structure is dreadfully overpriced for home users. No way to adjust frequency of email reports.Local backup option is buggy and unreliable.SOS has access to filenames, even with private key encryption.Expensive for the amount of space offered.SOS performs backups of backups in their data centers.Track devices and manage backups from web interface.Unlimited file versioning (counts against quota).
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