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MyPC Backup just launched in 2011, so they might be new, but they seem to be
doing everything right. They offer both unlimited, automatic backups and file
syncing, all in an easy to use software.
This service would be best for someone who wants unlimited backup and isn’t
worried about MyPC Backup being a relatively young company.
Continue reading for the full review, or click the button to start a free trial.
KeyKeyKeyKey FeaturesFeaturesFeaturesFeatures
MyPCBackup offers just about every feature you’d expect from an online backup
company.
AutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic backups.backups.backups.backups. That’s #1. You pick what you want backed up and they do
it on schedule. I set the software to backup my computer each day while I’m on
my lunch break. Whenever I get back to my desk, there’s a “Backup Complete”
report waiting for me to confirm everything is backed up.
It takes some time for your initial backup to complete, but after that, the
incremental backups are quick.
FileFileFileFile sync.sync.sync.sync. MyPC Backup includes a file sync feature that’s a lot like Dropbox.
You get a special sync folder, and files in there are synced between all your
computers. (You can install My PC Backup on unlimited computers in order to
use the sync folder.)

2. It would be neat if they could sync every single file you have backed up, but that’s
a tall order. I’m happy just to have the sync folder at all; only a select few backup
companies are offering free syncing like this.
AAAA varietyvarietyvarietyvariety ofofofof backupbackupbackupbackup methods.methods.methods.methods. There are multiple ways to backup your files, so
you can choose the one you’re most comfortable with. For one, you can backup
files using “drag and drop.” Just click the appropriate section within the control
panel and drag your files onto it. They’ll be added to your backup.
You also have the option of right-clicking a file and adding it to your backup
selection or backing it up instantly. Whenever I create a new file that’s very
important to me, I’ll use the right-click and “Instant Backup” option to be safe.
InstallInstallInstallInstall andandandand SetupSetupSetupSetup ProcessProcessProcessProcess
It’s very simple to install the required software. You can do the basic installation
which is very fast and simple, or go advanced, which allows you to control more
options right from the start.
You do have to mess around here though, once installation is complete. Make
sure you look at defaults – the default settings are there to save money for MyPC
Backup, not to provide you with the best backups!
From the software’s main welcome screen, go into “Settings,” which brings up a
new menu.
Then, go under “Backup Selection” and get rid of that 1MB file size limit.
Otherwise you’ll only back up a few small text files.

3. Under the “File Types” tab, watch out for excluded file types. By default, MyPC
Backup won’t backup common music or video files such as MP3, MP4, and AVI,
and I’d hate to see you lose your music collection because of this.
Once I got all this sorted, everything worked fine, so just consider this a reminder
to double-check the settings.
RestoringRestoringRestoringRestoring BackupsBackupsBackupsBackups
When it comes time to restore your files, this program performs well and is easy
to use; it’s on par with their competitors.
Simply browse through the software to the “Restore” tab, select your files, and
click the “Restore Selected Files” button. The files will be back on your computer.
It’s extremely easy.
You can also go to your online control panel and choose the “My Backups” tab.
From there you can browse your folders and files for easy downloading or sharing.
This is also a good spot to check on different versions of files in case you need to
revert to an earlier version.
BackupBackupBackupBackup SpaceSpaceSpaceSpace andandandand PricingPricingPricingPricing PlansPlansPlansPlans
There are three different plans to choose from, with the difference being the
amount of storage space you get. You can choose between a 75GB plan, a 250GB
plan, and the Unlimited plan.
Price ranges from $6.95 to $12.95 per month depending on the plan and how far
in advance you pre-pay (paying for two years upfront saves money on a monthly

4. basis.)
Also, be on the lookout for discount coupons in the 30-70% off range. (Not a typo!)
I got an “exclusive” 70% coupon offer applied to my account, allowing me to
upgrade to an Unlimited plan for just $2.98 per month (when paying for one full
year upfront.)
SecuritySecuritySecuritySecurity
MyPC Backup uses 256 bit AES encryption when transferring files (similar to
what a bank or the military would use) and stores your data in the Amazon s3
data center, which is one of the most secure data centers in the world. Not only
are files encrypted during storage, they are monitored around the clock, and there
is heavy physical security monitoring the location.
MobileMobileMobileMobile AccessAccessAccessAccess
At first, MyPC Backup offered no mobile apps. You had to access the MyPC
Backup website on your mobile device if you wanted mobile access. Now you can
choose from four different apps!
Apps are available for the iPhone, iPad, Android devices, and BlackBerry. They
are all completely free to download regardless of your account type.
FinalFinalFinalFinal VerdictVerdictVerdictVerdict
MyPC Backup offers tons of great features at a good price. From my testing,
everything seems like it works well.
I did get annoyed trying to figure out the pricing depending on which features I
wanted, and the default settings try to avoid having to backup your music and
video files, but that’s actually a fairly common practice.

5. It’s worth downloading the free trial to see if you like the interface. Then, if you’re
willing to trust a young company to be reliable, you can get a killer deal on
unlimited backup space when upgrade to a real account!