Review of True Image 2013 by Acronis
True Image 2013 by Acronis has been released with major new features and enhancements. This review will focus on the improvements made to the computer backup software. True Image 2013 supports the new Windows 8 OS. Also new is the web based interface to the Acronis cloud that allows you to access your data any time you need it with multiple devices. This new version has support for mobile devices including IOS and Android and a free app is available for access to the Acronis Cloud. Enhanced file synchronization and sharing allows you to easily sync and share data with multiple devices.
In past reviews we showed how easy it is to image, backup and restore a computer and create a backup scenario. True Image online backup was also reviewed here. This review of True Image 2013 will mostly focus on the new stuff.
The user interface has not changed much from the previous version. The Get Started tab gives you access to instructions on how to backup, when to recover and how to backup and sync data with the Acronis Cloud. The Cloud allows you to store your backups in the safe cloud storage and use it to sync all of your devices and use your favorite browser to manage the data stored. The Acronis Cloud also allows you to share your files to friends or the whole world if you so desire.
The backup and recovery tab shows previous backup created by an older version of Acronis True Image and I can easily use those backups proving that True Image 2013 is fully backwards compatible. This tab is where you can edit online backup settings, create a bootable media, and all that fun stuff that has made Acronis famous.
The first step of this review would be to create a new backup image of this computer with the new version. Clicking on Disk and Partition backup brought up the following screen to configure the disk backup process. I made a few changes from the defaults by telling it where I wanted to store the backup, changed from incremental to full and changed the file name then I smacked the Backup Now button.
To recover the True Image backup I simply click the Recover button on the backup just made to bring up the following screen. Then just click on the recover now button. If this computer were to crash, I would simply put in the bootable media that True Image creates and run the program from the media. I feel confident that I can recover this PC at anytime using this image.
The next step would be to create an incremental backup of the same disk and put that on a schedule as was covered by this review.
Another great feature integrated in True Image 2013 is the ability to do online backups to the Acronis Cloud. Online backups should be used for important files that could get lost forever in the event of a major catastrophe such as a fire, flood, tornado or hurricane. Acronis True Image Online is available for $49.99 a year and it is essential to keep important files safe and easy to use.
After clicking on the Online Backup button, I configured the program to backup a very important folder called WWW. That is where What’s A Byte is stored. This can also be scheduled to run at various times and days to suit your backup needs. Once configured, click on the Backup Now button to get things started.
When the online backup is complete, it can be accessed online from different computers and devices that you choose simply by logging into the Acronis Cloud from any browser.
Sharing files from the Acronis Cloud is as easy as copying a link and posting it to the web or sending an email to your friends. I put a document up there called, A Shared Document, copied the public link and made it available to everyone. Here is the link to the document in case you want to try it out:
A Shared Document
This program is easy to use and is constantly improving over previous versions. For that reason True Image 2013 gets an honorable Brontobyte on a scale of Bytes to Brontobytes. This is a recommended program to keep your data safe and secure.
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True Image 2013 by Acronis
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True Image 2013 by Acronis falls into the category I dub as "Total Backup 3.0". Not very many backup programs fall into this category. Total Backup 3.0 is a program that allows you to:
- Backup locally to external drive
- Backup Online
- Sync and Share files with other devices and people.
The newest version of True Image has many new features and has improved many of the features that were available in previous versions. Save up to 35% on True Image 2013!
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Acronis True Image Online Backup
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Acronis Online Backup has been released featuring 250 Gigabytes of secure storage space for up to five computers. Acronis has long been a leader in data backup and recovery solutions and the addition of cloud backup capabilities, they have taken a huge step in keeping your data even more safe and secure. See our Review of Acronis Online Backup. The online backup solution can either be integrated with Acronis True Image or used as a standalone program. Use the Coupon Code for Acronis Online Backup to save you 10% COOLAOB2010
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True Image Lite by Acronis
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True Image Lite by Acronis is a fast and effortless backup solution with many of the features of the full version packed into a simple computer backup solution. This backup program allows you to back up to a variety of storage devices and to the secure Acronis online backup servers in the cloud. See the full review of True Image Lite here.
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Acronis True Image 2013 Plus Pack
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The Acronis Plus Pack incorporates features that were until now only available in the Acronis Corporate editions. The add on feature adds the power to restore images to dissimilar hardware, Dynamic Disk Support to restore dynamic volumes easily and the added Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE) Support to speed up your recovery process. The Plus Pack makes the move to a new computer a breeze.
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Previous Version Reviews
Acronis True Image 2012 Review
Create a Backup Scenario with True Image
Acronis True Image 2011 Review
Image and Restore a computer with True Image
Use Acronis Online Backup with True Image Home
Upgrade a Hard Drive using the Acronis Cloning Utility
Create a Bootable Rescue CD
Create a Bootable Rescue USB Drive
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