Backup4all

A backup solution is something most of us don't really care about much until an unforeseen event forces us to part ways with our important data. After the unfortunate event, a backup solution becomes something we choose not to live without.

And, when it comes to backup solutions, why not choose something time-proven and something so reliable that's actually being used by NASA on the ISS?

The name of the app is Backup4all, and it works on so many levels. It can be used by literally all types of users, from absolute beginners to advanced users with high demands.

With the help of Backup4all, you can backup data to your local HDD, optic discs (DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays), external HDDs or SSDs, removable media devices (such as flash drives).

You can also backup data directly to various network destinations, to FTP, FTPS, and SFTP, as well as to the cloud (to popular services such as Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, Amazon S3, Azure, BOX, Hidrive, Hubic, and various other S3-compatible cloud destinations.

One of the greatest things about Backup4All is also the level of control it provides you with. For instance, you can use one of the four backup types (Full, Differential, Incremental, or Mirror). You can also choose the compression level (Slow, Medium, Fast, and Fastest).

Straightforward backup features are nice, but there's more to what makes Backup4all such a great app. The app consists of two major components: Backup4all Monitor Server and Backup4all Monitor Dashboard.

The first is used to monitor information sent to it from all the client computers that have the app installed, and the latter provides a usable GUI for analyzing data stored and managed by the Backup4all Monitor Server.

Another noteworthy aspect is the fact that Backup4all can be enhanced with the help of over 100 free backup plugins. These plugins can be used to create complex jobs such as backing up and restoring specific apps' settings and other custom data.

Even though it's been with us for well over a decade, and despite the fact that nowadays most OSes have decent backup options, Backup4all is still a relevant app.

It can be used by novices or users who just want to backup data from their computer to other external devices without much effort. By choosing the Professional version, advanced users can unlock a plethora of extra functionalities.