ConsumerBackup – Noise https://noise.getoto.net The collective thoughts of the interwebz Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 Why Your Computer Backup Strategy Determines Whether You Pay the Ransom https://noise.getoto.net/2026/10/07/why-your-computer-backup-strategy-determines-whether-you-pay-the-ransom/ Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:07:49 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=113462 Ransomware recovery depends on more than having a backup. Learn how version history, deleted file retention, legal hold, and restore permissions shape your computer backup strategy—and how to test whether your team can actually recover when an attack hits.

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]]> The Changing Landscape of Cloud Sync, and What It Means for Your Backup https://noise.getoto.net/2026/04/18/the-changing-landscape-of-cloud-sync-and-what-it-means-for-your-backup/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:23:38 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112935 Learn how changes in cloud sync technology affect your backup coverage and what Backblaze is doing to keep your files protected.

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]]> Distributed by Design: Building a Truly Remote Backblaze https://noise.getoto.net/2026/04/07/distributed-by-design-building-a-truly-remote-backblaze/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112921 Backblaze recently moved beyond the hybrid model to become a fully remote company, embracing a culture that invests in people and intentional collaboration over a physical office space.

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]]> Backblaze, Part of Computer History https://noise.getoto.net/2026/03/31/backblaze-part-of-computer-history/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112842 Backblaze is donating its original Storage Pod, an open-hardware innovation that revolutionized high-density, low-cost cloud storage server design, to the Computer History Museum.

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]]> Bookblaze 2025: Backblaze Employee Recommended Reads https://noise.getoto.net/2025/12/18/bookblaze-2025-backblaze-employee-recommended-reads/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112703 The third annual collection of recommended reads from Backblaze team members, curated to spark joy, curiosity, and conversation, and to inspire your 2026 reading list.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2025 https://noise.getoto.net/2025/11/18/holiday-gift-guide-2025/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:37:54 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112555 Looking for the perfect gift for the techie, foodie, or traveler in your life? Backblaze’s Yev has once again gathered the team’s favorite finds—from clever gadgets to cozy home essentials to data protection (the gift of Backblaze, of course).

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]]> How Backblaze Computer Backup and Jamf Pro Extension Attributes Enhance the Customer Experience https://noise.getoto.net/2025/10/07/how-backblaze-computer-backup-and-jamf-pro-extension-attributes-enhance-the-customer-experience/ Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:05:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112315 Enhance your IT team's data protection strategy with Backblaze Computer Backup's Jamf Pro integration. Featuring custom extension attributes, the integration critical visibility into backup health, streamlined operations, and automatic, reliable backups for all managed Apple devices.

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]]> Legal Hold Is Here: Protect Your Business When It Matters Most https://noise.getoto.net/2025/07/24/legal-hold-is-here-protect-your-business-when-it-matters-most/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=112206 Announcing Legal Hold for Backblaze Computer Backup, which gives administrators the power to preserve every version of a user's backup with a single click.

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]]> Holiday Gift Guide 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/11/19/holiday-gift-guide-2024/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 15:44:13 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111762 We're into holiday traditions—and yes, we think the Backblaze gift guide counts. Here's the latest and greatest recommendations to give you an assist during the holiday season.

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]]> Mastering Mac MDM: Best Practices for Managing Your macOS Fleet https://noise.getoto.net/2024/09/25/mastering-mac-mdm-best-practices-for-managing-your-macos-fleet/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:13:02 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111621 Mac-powered enterprises are becoming increasingly common, especially when security is a concern. As a result, so are Mac-native mobile device management (MDM) tools. Let's talk about some best practices for IT admins.

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]]> How to Future-Proof Your Archives: File Formats That Stand the Test of Time https://noise.getoto.net/2024/07/30/how-to-future-proof-your-archives-file-formats-that-stand-the-test-of-time/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:16:20 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111451 Digital archives have some interesting challenges, not least of which is making sure our future counterparts can open the files we've saved. Read on to get some tips and tools to future-proof your archive.

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]]> What Do Teachers, Parents, and Students Have in Common? The Need to Back Up https://noise.getoto.net/2024/07/25/what-do-teachers-parents-and-students-have-in-common-the-need-to-back-up/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 15:03:03 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111440 Whether you're an educator or a student, data loss can be devastating in an educational environment. Here are all the benefits of backing up, and how to talk to your community and admins about how and why to back up your data.

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]]> Why We Use Native Code in Backblaze Computer Backup https://noise.getoto.net/2024/07/18/why-we-use-native-code-in-backblaze-computer-backup/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111430 You may have seen us talk about implementing our Computer Backup client in native code. But, what does that mean and why did we choose this method?

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]]> Fireworks vs. The Cloud: Which Is Louder? https://noise.getoto.net/2024/07/03/fireworks-vs-the-cloud-which-is-louder/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:24:01 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=111383 Fireworks and the cloud—both are loud enough to cause hearing damage. But, which is louder?

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]]> 2024 State of the Backup: Survey Says Security Incidents and Data Loss on the Rise https://noise.getoto.net/2024/06/11/2024-state-of-the-backup-survey-says-security-incidents-and-data-loss-on-the-rise/ Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://backblaze.com/blog/?p=111280 June is Backup Awareness Month. See the results of Backblaze's yearly Harris Poll on the state of backups in business and consumer audiences.

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]]> Do I Need a Continuous Backup Solution? https://noise.getoto.net/2024/06/04/do-i-need-a-continuous-backup-solution/ Tue, 04 Jun 2024 16:05:00 +0000 https://backblaze.com/blog/?p=111254 A continuous backup solution, or continuous data protection (CDP), is an automatic and constant backup method. Let's talk about if it's right for you.

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]]> In Honor of May the Fourth, Let’s Talk About the Internet in Space https://noise.getoto.net/2024/05/03/in-honor-of-may-the-fourth-lets-talk-about-the-internet-in-space/ Fri, 03 May 2024 16:05:00 +0000 https://backblaze.com/blog/?p=111165 In honor of May the Fourth, let's talk about why the Rebels chose to transport the Death Star plans via external hard drive. (Hint: it's all about the internet in space.)

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]]> 7 Data Dilemmas + 5 Backup Strategies for World Backup Day 2024 https://noise.getoto.net/2024/03/22/7-data-dilemmas-5-backup-strategies-for-world-backup-day-2024/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:20:55 +0000 https://backblazeprod.wpenginepowered.com/blog/?p=111024 Happy World Backup Day! Here are some stories from customers who safely restored their data, and a few tips to keep your backup strategy strong.

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]]> What’s the Diff: RAM vs. Storage https://noise.getoto.net/2024/02/01/whats-the-diff-ram-vs-storage/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:42:30 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=51951 The difference between RAM and storage is a confusing issue for many computer users. We explain these terms to help you get the best of both for your computer.

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]]> Data Storage Beyond the Hardware: 4 Surprising Questions https://noise.getoto.net/2024/01/18/data-storage-beyond-the-hardware-4-surprising-questions/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:57:03 +0000 https://www.backblaze.com/blog/?p=110747 One could argue that data storage powers the world. Read four questions and answers about some of the more surprising ways data storage interacts with everything from physics to real estate.

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