Cloud Backup Guide: Basics, Services, Comparisons and Features

Twitter Backup Guide: How to Save Videos, Photos & Posts From X 

If you use X (formerly Twitter) regularly, you’ve probably amassed a lot of tweets, direct messages and uploaded media that you want to keep. Creating a Twitter backup is the best way to store this data and protect it from deletion in the case of an account ban or accident.    In this article, we’ll show...

By Rebecca White — 22 Nov'22 Last Updated: 12 Oct'25
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The Best Backblaze Alternative for 2025: Alternatives to the Best Unlimited Backup Service

Backblaze is a straightforward cloud backup and storage provider offering unlimited storage and affordable prices. It isn’t perfect, though, with the most notable drawbacks being the lack of true client-side encryption and the relatively minimal set of features. We’ve created a list of Backblaze alternatives for users looking for providers that do better in this...

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 14 Nov'22 Last Updated: 10 Aug'25
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Best Cloud Backup for Australia: Secure & Fast Cloud Backup

To ensure you get the best backup for your data, I’m sharing the best backup services for Australia. This is not a generic top-rated selection but rather the best online backup services for privacy, speed and all-around user controls, all of which I’ve tested.  As a Cloudwards writer for cloud storage and backup services, I...

By Dan Ginn — 03 Nov'22 Last Updated: 05 Oct'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

Best Online Backup for Students in 2025: Protecting Your College Data With Cloud Backup

Finding a great online backup for school doesn’t have to be daunting. We’ve made things easier by recommending the best online backup for students in 2022. Read on to learn more.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 01 Nov'22 Last Updated: 05 Jul'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

Best NAS Cloud Backup in 2025: Secure Your Network-Attached Storage

Creating a NAS is easier than ever before, thanks to companies like Synology and QNAP. However, things can go wrong for even the most experienced and advanced users. To ensure your data is kept safe, read on to learn about the top five best NAS cloud backup providers.

By Sapphire Fox — 24 Jul'22 Last Updated: 10 Oct'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

IDrive vs Carbonite: Two Popular Cloud Backup Services Face Off in 2025

Carbonite is a backup provider that’s easy to use and has unlimited storage, whereas IDrive is a great deal if you want lots of control over your backup without spending too much. If you’re wondering which is better, read this IDrive vs Carbonite comparison.

By Sapphire Fox — 17 Jul'22 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

IDrive e2 Review

Although not particularly suitable for personal use, IaaS providers are a great way to manage your business’ data and share files throughout your company and organization. As we’ll see in this IDrive e2 review, this relatively new contender on the IaaS scene is definitely worth considering if you don’t need much in the way of advanced integrations.

By Aleksander Hougen — 06 Jul'22 Last Updated: 16 May'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

IDrive vs Backblaze in 2025: Advanced Features or Unlimited Storage

If, like most people, you have an internet connection and data you want to protect, you’ll need to look into your options for an online backup. However, it can be a daunting choice. That’s why we’ve made this IDrive vs Backblaze comparison, so read on to learn what makes these providers great and where they could improve.

By Sapphire Fox — 01 Jun'22 Last Updated: 05 Sep'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

CrashPlan vs Backblaze: Deciding Between Unlimited Cloud Backup Services in 2025

Although both CrashPlan and Backblaze offer unlimited storage for a relatively low cost, there are significant differences to their approach to online backup. Keep reading to find out which backup service is right for you.

By Aleksander Hougen — 22 May'22 Last Updated: 01 Mar'25

Best IDrive Alternatives for Cloud Backup in 2025

We think IDrive is the best online backup service, but we never want to leave our readers without options. Plus, like any service, it’s not perfect. The web UI is dated, and IDrive’s lack of unlimited storage is a problem for a heavy user like me. Thankfully, there are plenty of other options on the...

By Dan Ginn — 07 May'22 Last Updated: 19 Oct'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski