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Hi I am looking for advice on online backup software and software to backup locally to a external SSD.
I use LRC and have about 3 TB of photos...plus catalogs, etc. I work on two windows 11 desktops......winter/summer. I keep my photos on an 8 TB external SSD. I have two other 4 TB SSD's.

My thought is that I'd continually back up my photos and catalogs to the cloud for the off site option. And, that I would nightly copy/update a backup to one of the local 4 TB SSS's.

I have had the experience of not realizing that I had made a mistake and wanting to go back to a version that is say 4 months old. (I have been using Carbonite.....it doesn't save past versions for very long)

I am interested in thoughts/recommendations about an overall strategy. and about software/services for online backup and for backing up (changes only) overnight onto a local SSD.

Thanks for your advice
 
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I use 2 SSD's that include my photos and other stuff to move back and forth between desktops at summer and winter homes. If I want Backblaze to back them up in both settings.....how do I make that happen?
 
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crbuckjr said:
I use 2 SSD's that include my photos and other stuff to move back and forth between desktops at summer and winter homes. If I want Backblaze to back them up in both settings.....how do I make that happen?
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I think you will need two BackBlaze Licenses One for each computer. Or the Business Plan for multiple users. Contact BackBlaze and explaing your needs.
 
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will do thanks...Carbonite makes it easy to switch desktops......but they don't keep multiple versions like BB does.....I'll check with them...thanks
 
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Not trying to keep plugging them but ARQ comes with a license for 5 computers
 
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thanks, I am in touch with them. I take it that you think their product would work for my, 2 rotating desktop, situation. Thanks
 
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crbuckjr said:
thanks, I am in touch with them. I take it that you think their product would work for my, 2 rotating desktop, situation. Thanks
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I'd suggest giving it a try and see if you like it. I believe they give a free trial.
 
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