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ChronoSync 11.0.3 Agen Schmitz 4 comments

ChronoSync 11.0.3

Fixes some VoiceOver issues and adds better logging when a connection to a target is lost. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.1 MB, macOS 10.14+)

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0.2 Adam Engst 4 comments

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0.2

Major new release for the drive cloning and backup utility loaded with new features and enhancements. ($49.99 new, $24.99 upgrade, free update, 23.6 MB, macOS 13+)

Adam Engst 4 comments

Solving the Backblaze “Permission Denied” Restore Error

The relatively new Backblaze Restore app makes it much faster and easier to restore backed-up files to your Mac, but if your initial restore fails with a “Permission denied” error, here’s the solution.

Adam Engst 3 comments

Backblaze Raises Its Fully Refundable Price for Restoration Drives

Online backup service Backblaze will soon increase the fee it charges to restore data by shipping you a USB hard drive from $189 to $279. However, the change is largely moot since the company refunds the full amount when you return the drive.

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0 Agen Schmitz 18 comments

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0

Major new release for the drive cloning and backup utility loaded with new features and enhancements. ($49.99 new, $24.99 upgrade, free update, 23.6 MB, macOS 13+)

ChronoSync 11.0.2 Agen Schmitz No comments

ChronoSync 11.0.2

Adds workarounds to address changes in macOS 14.4 Sonoma that broke File Provider support. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.1 MB, macOS 10.14+)

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.10 Agen Schmitz No comments

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.10

Resolves an issue that caused volumes listed in the View menu to be disabled. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 10.15+)

ChronoSync 11.0.1 Agen Schmitz No comments

ChronoSync 11.0.1

Maintenance release following recent major upgrade of the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.1 MB, macOS 10.14+)

ChronoSync 11 and ChronoAgent 11 Agen Schmitz No comments

ChronoSync 11 and ChronoAgent 11

Upgraded synchronization and backup tools gain new features and full compatibility with macOS 14 Sonoma. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync, $14.99 new for ChronoAgent, free updates for previous licenses, various sizes, macOS 10.14+)

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.8 Agen Schmitz No comments

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.8

Adds a new Cloud Storage option to the drive cloning and backup utility. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.1 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Adam Engst 24 comments

International Verify Your Backups Day

What better day than Friday the 13th to check that your backups are actually working by restoring some critical files?

Adam Engst 29 comments

Carbon Copy Cloner Backs Up Cloud-Only Content

Worried about backing up your cloud-only files? The latest version of Carbon Copy Cloner can temporarily download, back up, and evict these files, ensuring your data’s safety. Learn about this ingenious feature that bridges the gap between local and cloud storage in your backup strategy.

SuperDuper 3.8 Agen Schmitz No comments

SuperDuper 3.8

Brings full support for macOS 14 Sonoma, plus several bug fixes. ($27.95 new, free update, 9.7 MB, macOS 10.10+)

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.7 Agen Schmitz 1 comment

Carbon Copy Cloner 6.1.7

Adds official support for macOS 14 Sonoma and fixes bugs. ($49.99 new, free update, 22.9 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Adam Engst 16 comments

Backblaze Raises Prices, Makes Extended Version History Standard

Online backup company Backblaze has announced that it will be raising prices on 3 October 2023 for new purchases and renewals, but everyone will be able to get the $2-per-month 1-year extended version history for free.