MyPCBackup Online Backup Review

 

 

MyPCBackup Online Backup Review – Facts, Company Profile, Product Description, Benefits, Drawbacks, Customer Comments, and Personal Review

Facts & Company Profile

MyPCBackup is a relatively new company that offers online computer backup services to home and business customers.  Although not as well known as some of the other names in the business, it has quickly grown its market share and has become a favorite for its low cost pricing and access to cloud technology for the average customer.

The company is based out of Great Britain but offers its services across the globe and has a strong customer base in the United States.

 

Product Description

Secure Backup.  Their service encrypts the files to help protect them.  Their encryption is at the level used by banks for online banking.  It currently offers 256 bit secured socket layer encryption protection.

Set & Forget Process. The service makes it easy for you to setup your service quickly and enable you to automatically get scheduled backups in the future without having to take further action unless errors occur.

Synchronize Files on Multiple Computers.  This nice service allows for the backups to be synced across all your computers so you will always have access to the most recent changes to a file or document.

Access Files From Anywhere.  Since the files a backed up to the Cloud, you are able to access them from anywhere so long as there is internet access.  You can access these files with a wide range of different devices including laptops, pdas, tablets, pcs, smart phones, etc.

Service works on Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7.  However, it does not currently work with Mac operating systems.

 

Pricing and Cost of MyPCBackup Online Backup Service

MyPCBackup offers 4 different payment plans:

  • Monthly at $9.95 a month.
  • 6 Months at $6.95 a month.
  • 1 Year at $5.95 a month.
  • 2 Years at $4.95 a month.

 

***If you would like to learn more about MyPCBackup or to buy it, click on the following link: MyPCBackup.***

 

Benefits of MyPCBackup

  • Very Low Pricing For The Year and 2 Year Plan.
  • No File Type Restrictions.
  • Set and Forget Process.
  • Ability to synchronize backups to multiple computers.
  • Ability to access files from mobile devices or other computers.

 

Drawbacks of MyPCBackup

  • Service does not work with Mac OS systems.
  • Service does not offer greater security protection than 256 bit encryption.

 

Criteria Comparison

1.    Does the service work on multiple computers?

Yes, the service works on multiple computers.  The cost appears to be the same regardless of the number of computers used.  They also offer unlimited online storage.

2.    Does the service have the ability to synchronize files between multiple computers?

 Yes, you are able to synchronize your files between multiple computers.  This gives you the ability to start on a file at the office on your PC computer and finish it on your laptop at home.

3.    Does the service provide you with access to past editions?

 Yes, you have access to past backups and their files.  This allows you the ability to access files that have since changed that you may need to go back to for reference or to get certain information.

4.    Does the service have the ability to backup specific files first or separately?

 No, you are not able to backup specific files first.  However, you are able to manually select which files you want backed up and which ones you do not want.

5.    What level of encryption does the service provide?

 MyPCBackup offers 256 bit Encryption.  This is a step above the basic level of encryption offered by Carbonite but not quite as strong as the encryption offered by Mozy.

6.    Can it support a Mac or PC?  What mobile devices can it support?

MyPCBackup works with PC computers that use Windows 7, XP or Vista.  However, it does not work with Mac computers.

MyPCBackup works with a wide range of different mobile devices.  In fact, it works with Tablets, PCs, Smart Phones, Laptops, and Desktops.

 

Customer Comments

Here, are some snippets of comments made by actual MyPCBackup customers.  These are in no particular order.

“…one of my friends told me about this new program she was using called MyPCBackup….
I checked it out and signed up…I have to say it’s so easy to use and its great…have only had to use the restore feature on a couple of occasions, but the recovery process couldn’t be easier. I can’t recommend MyPCBackup highly enough.”

Actual MyPCBackup Customer

 

“I was most impressed with the restore function…Take it from me, MyPCBackup works…”

Actual MyPCBackup Customer

 

“…I never have the time to back up files so it’s great to have a program to do it for me automatically…”

Actual MyPCBackup Customer


“I have tried loads of online backup solutions but this is by far the best I have found…Keep up the good work guys.”

Actual MyPCBackup Customer


Personal Review

The MyPCBackup Service is also very easy to use.  Getting signed up and getting the file downloaded takes only minutes to complete and you are up and running.  To do your first backup, you are asked to also decide which files you want backed up and off it goes.  The one thing I wish it did offer but does not is some estimation of how long the backup will take.  This information is helpful because you can schedule around an estimate but with no estimate you can only guess.  The backup itself is pretty fast though so they will compare in speeds similar to other online backup services.

The backup settings are pretty good as well.  Nothing really stood out though as they offer basically the same ones as all the other services.  I would compare it to be more like Carbonite’s scaled down service rather than having all the options that a service like Mozy has.

Probably the biggest benefit that MyPCBackup has is that it can be placed on multiple computers at no additional cost and you can synch the files on them.  However, it does not have the features that some other options offer nor the encryption levels.  The price is about the same as these other options so its value will depend in large part on what criteria are most important to you.

If you would like to learn more about MyPCBackup or to buy it, click on the following link: MyPCBackup.

***Although MyPCBackup is a good service, it does not meet our top recommendations.  I would instead recommend that customers take a look at our reviews for two other services.  To learn more about them, click on the following links: SugarSync Online Backup or Mozy Online Backup.***