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Express lane? You wouldn’t. You would speed past all the unmoving vehicles around you because no one enjoys wasting time or waiting in unnecessary lines. We all want fast, but reliable. That’s why […] Introducing the new IDrive Portable drive – a USB 3.0 external hard drive with 1 TB capacity. Every drive comes pre-loaded with the powerful new IDrive Portable software, which can be used for encrypted local backups, optionally with a private encryption key. Rapid Serve with IDrive Portable With the combination of the IDrive Portable hardware and […] I was recently visiting with my friend, Heather, at her home in Los Angeles. She’s a professional headshot and portrait photographer. We were talking about the Canon EOS 5D Mark II which had been featured in USA Today this week, CompactFlash memory cards and RAW data files. She started telling me how beleaguered she was becoming with all […] We receive 100’s of emails from users every day asking various things about IDrive. Here are the top 10 tips or pieces of information (not in any particular order) related to IDrive Online Backup . 1. IDrive does true archiving. If you delete data on your desktop or remove your mapped drive or USB drive, your […]

The data protection they need. The UK is home to millions of companies, big and small, that make it the 5th largest economy in the world. Canada is the land of small business, with […] IDrive Portable, IDrive Express, and IDrive Wi-Fi. IDrive has made three portable storage drives, each with its own unique function. So which drive is right for you? Well, it depends on your backup needs. Here’s the lowdown on these nifty devices, from the IDrive team-members who use them. IDrive Portable Our first drive was known […] Hurricanes, tornadoes, solar flares, oh my. What do all these have in common? Each year they’re the cause of data loss that can cripple any business and destroy personal property. But many of us are unaware of the, ahem, disastrous effects that forces of nature can have not just on our data, but our lives. […] IDrive went big last week at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, one of the largest tech conventions in the world. We shared a lot of advice on the latest solutions for securing data with many techies and industry leaders alike, and we were pleasantly surprised to meet those of our users who […]

These days, our data is more valuable than ever before, so choosing the right backup solution is critical for both personal and business users. Data loss can occur for a number of reasons including hardware failure, accidental deletion, malware attacks, or even natural disasters. A reliable backup solution mitigates all of these risks by ensuring […] As cloud backup and storage solutions continue to become more and more popular in order for individuals and businesses to have peace of mind that their data is protected from disasters, ransomware, and hardware failures, it’s important for users to be sure that they are using the right service for their specific needs. Users could […] One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is talking to our customers. They are the absolute best source for “in the trenches” information and feedback about IDrive. To this end I set up a special e-mail address for customers to send questions and comments to: [email protected] . This morning I was greeted with […] When we launched IDrive back in 2007, the idea was to give you the most feature-packed and cost-effective backup solution for protecting data on all of your internet enabled devices. Now, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we want to give users of competing backup services the opportunity to join us at a hugely discounted rate, […] Understanding the different terminologies and abbreviations used when it comes to backup can sometimes make your head spin. But your data is too important to not at least have an idea of what some of these terms mean so you can select the best solution for your needs. Two concepts that come up regularly with […] You may have heard the rumor train passing by, sounding the arrival of the IDrive Express: a physical storage shipment service available for faster backup and simple retrieval of data, up to 1TB. It’s making personal stops, right at your front door. What does that mean for you? No more waiting! No one likes […] Introducing the new IDrive Portable drive – a USB 3.0 external hard drive with 1 TB capacity. Every drive comes pre-loaded with the powerful new IDrive Portable software, which can be used for encrypted local backups, optionally with a private encryption key. Rapid Serve with IDrive Portable With the combination of the IDrive Portable hardware and […] Good news for the Linux enthusiasts out there; IDrive now has a way for you to backup your critical data into the cloud! Today, we’d like to introduce the Linux box Backup script from IDrive. To get started backing up your critical data, the first thing you need is an IDrive account. Even a free IDrive […] As

Cloud backup. Cloud storage. Same thing right? This is just one of many myths and misconceptions regarding online backup, but it is an important concept to understand when deciding how you want to protect, sync, and share your data, so let’s dig a little deeper. What’s Cloud Storage? Cloud storage providers such as DropBox, Google […] IDrive Portable, IDrive Express, and IDrive Wi-Fi. IDrive has made three portable storage drives, each with its own unique function. So which drive is right for you? Well, it depends on your backup needs. Here’s the lowdown on these nifty devices, from the IDrive team-members who use them. IDrive Portable Our first drive was known […] One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is talking to our customers. They are the absolute best source for “in the trenches” information and feedback about IDrive. To this end I set up a special e-mail address for customers to send questions and comments to: [email protected] . This morning I was greeted with […] Can I backup my portable hard drive to IDrive? Yes, you can! IDrive allows you to select files from attached storage devices (like USB sticks and external hard drives) and back them up to your IDrive account. If the drive isn’t connected when the scheduled backup occurs – or if you have Continuous Data Protection […] We are bombarded every single day with news of our troubled economy; how our banking systems are collapsing, how auto makers are failing, how credit and insurance companies are hording money and barely staying solvent; how the housing market is crumbling and Americans are losing their homes; and so forth. It’s a dark time in […] Each year since 1963, National Small Business Week recognizes and honors the critical contributions made by America’s hard-working entrepreneurs and small business owners. Over half of Americans either own or work for a small business, accounting for 2 out of 3 new jobs every year, so it’s important that we continue to support SMBs as […] Interop Las Vegas 2017 is finally upon us, and IDrive will be there showcasing our latest cloud backup solutions! From May 15-19 at the MGM Grand, IT professionals from around the globe will be in attendance in search of the best storage, network, and security solutions for their business needs. Here is our 2017 Interop […] Every year since 1963, the US Small Business Administration recognizes and honors the critical contributions made by the country’s hardworking entrepreneurs and small business owners. Over half of Americans either own or work for a small business, accounting for 2 out of 3 new jobs every year. So it’s important that we continue to support […] For small businesses, as we already know, data loss can be crippling. Small business owners need to protect themselves and their company’s data from natural disasters, viruses, hard drive failure or even employee theft. If you’re a small business owner and this concerns you, it should! A lot of small businesses may

IDrive Portable, IDrive Express, and IDrive Wi-Fi. IDrive has made three portable storage drives, each with its own unique function. So which drive is right for you? Well, it depends on your backup needs. Here’s the lowdown on these nifty devices, from the IDrive team-members who use them. IDrive Portable Our first drive was known […] It’s wedding season, and one of our very own staff members has been struck by Cupid’s arrow. Last weekend our Communications Manager Matthew asked his girlfriend to be his lawfully wedded wife, through sickness and in health, until death do they part. Of course, she answered, “Of course”. The occasion was documented in a touching […] Thanksgiving is about appreciating the little things that make life a lot better, that will be there for us no matter what. Friends, family, and online backup. Yes, online backup. It shelters our digital lives in a cold, hard digital world. So this Thanksgiving we’re giving back to backup and the people who make it […] When working on a long-term project for school, work, or just for fun, it’s critical to be sure that your data is safe from disasters. After all, losing some important files due to a hard drive crash, natural disaster, or a simple accident could lead to you having to start an entire project over from […] It’s been an eventful past few months here at IDrive. We wanted to catch you up with our latest activity, as well as a cool new feature that protects data from what’s become an important facet of many of our digital lives. Our Latest Review Charles Martin from the Mac New Network recently wrote a […] “IDrive saved my bacon.” – Kevin K., Los Angeles Kevin has been using IDrive for a few months now, he’s currently a full-time student at a California Community College. As a film studies major he spends a lot of his time reviewing movies and clips he views in class. Last week he sat down at […] IDrive Lite, the multi-device contacts backup and restore application for the mobile platforms, now supports Android 2.0 and higher devices, in addition to iPhones and Blackberries. While there are possibly other contact backup applications, the key differentiating factor is its ability to do cross platform backups and restores. You can backup contacts from your Blackberry […]

Ransomware, physical threats to your devices, and more have long been threatening to compromise the integrity of your data. In order to combat these threats, here at IDrive our goal is to give customers the most feature-packed backup service, at the most affordable price. When choosing a backup service, however, there’s a lot more to […] We have some exciting news to share! Recovering from data disasters has never been easier, as IDrive has officially released the IDrive Vault line of backup appliances for businesses, bringing secure cloud backup on-premises for faster restores without sacrificing the protection offered by the IDrive Cloud. The three different options are IDrive Vault (Private Cloud), […] It’s wedding season, and one of our very own staff members has been struck by Cupid’s arrow. Last weekend our Communications Manager Matthew asked his girlfriend to be his lawfully wedded wife, through sickness and in health, until death do they part. Of course, she answered, “Of course”. The occasion was documented in a touching […] Great news for IDrive users and Linux fans! The IDrive Express service, for faster data backup and retrieval, is now available for Linux Distros! Our Linux users asked for it and we made it happen. At IDrive, we want all of our users to have the opportunity to enjoy the same quality services and […] You may have heard the rumor train passing by, sounding the arrival of the IDrive Express: a physical storage shipment service available for faster backup and simple retrieval of data, up to 1TB. It’s making personal stops, right at your front door. What does that mean for you? No more waiting! No one likes […] Presenting the new IDrive Portable… Next Stop: Success! Why would you choose to sit in traffic if you could hop in the