JustCloud Review

As great an asset as the computer is to business and everyday life, disasters can and do happen, and anyone who has lost precious data to a hard drive crash, accidental computer damage, loss, theft, or even human error, knows how traumatic it can be.  For years now, it has been possible to back data up to a secondary device, perhaps a CD, an external hard drive, or a memory stick, but even these aren’t disaster-proof, and they rely on their users to remember to back them up and, if those users need to take their work from one location to another, they have to keep the devices with them at all times.

One development in recent years has taken all the anxiety out of keeping data safe and accessible, and that is the online backup. Created initially by someone who wanted to protect his own files, the concept has now grown and been developed to such an extent that almost everyone who produces data is now aware that there is a safe, secure, and reliable way of doing it, but at a realistic price. The number of online backup providers has grown phenomenally; the choice is huge, and it’s not always easy for users to decide which one would best suit their needs.

Just Cloud. That is all you need.

JustCloud is becoming a big player in the world of online backup solutions; it is realistically priced, and offers many attractive features to make transferring data to a cloud safe, easy, and efficient. It sits in the quietly and out of the way but ready for action. JustCloud is easy to install, too, and can back up files from any device, including mobiles, just by logging in to the online control panel.

JustCloud – the Features:

Backup and Sync Simultaneously between Computers and other Devices

JustCloud has some great features that make using it easy, cost-effective, and efficient. Backup with JustCloud is continuous and automatic. Data can be synced across multiple computers, and other devices, too, and can be browsed, accessed, and backed up even from a mobile phone, making it ideal for users who are always on the move between locations. People find it much easier to remember to keep their mobile phone with them than any other device, like a CD or memory stick, so being able to access files from it is a great asset.

File-Sharing and File Versioning

Files can be shared with family, friends, and colleagues, and can be collaborated on, too.  Families can share precious photos, videos, and music, and team-workers can all access the same document from different devices, making working together flexible and versatile.  People can be invited to share data via Facebook and Twitter, too.

JustCloud also provides file versioning which means that every version of every file is backed up, not just the most recent, so if users need to revisit previous versions for any reason, such as editing or just for reference, they can. Previous versions are kept available for seven days.

All data backed up by JustCloud is immediately accessible from any device from anywhere in the world that has an internet connection.

Data Restoration

Two ways of restoring files are available with JustCloud; to access just one or two files, simply locate them from the online control panel, click on the file, and it will download.  For a larger batch of files, use the ‘restore’ button on the desktop application. Restoration can be carried out from any device, not just the computer on which the files were created.

File Size

The maximum file size with JustCloud’s free account is 2GB (gigabyte) but, with the paid-for plan, it is 5GB, more than enough for most file sizes and formats. The file size allowance can be adjusted, if required, via ‘backup settings’, then ‘backup selection’ from the desktop application.

Backup Space

JustCloud has three different plans. The Home Plan provides backup space of 75GB; the second one, the Premium Plan, allows 250GB, and there is an unlimited plan, too, where there is no restriction on the amount of data that can be backed up.

Price Plans

The paid-for plans differ depending on the amount of backup space required, but there is something to suit every pocket, and costs can be kept to a minimum by signing up to particular plans.

JustCloud has plans covering two years, one year, twice a year, and a month at a time; the cheapest are those that cover two years, paid for up front, as follows:

The Home 75GB Plan is $4.49 per month for two years, paid for in advance, and the Premium 250GB Plan costs $4.95 per month, over two years. Users who take out either of these plans will be able to buy further space if required, and will be charged accordingly.  The Unlimited Plan is $6.95 per month if paid for in advance to cover two years.

For those who are still undecided, JustCloud has a fourteen day free trial, which provides plenty of time for users to find out how it works, and whether it will meet their own particular needs.

Data Security

JustCloud keep users’ data safe during transfer by means of 256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) security, the same level of security that is trusted by banks and financial institutions throughout the world; once transferred, files are stored, as JustCloud boasts, ‘on the most heavily monitored server center in the world; the Amazon s3 data center’.

Customer Support

JustCloud has 24/7 customer support that can be reached via email, and is available every day of the year, something which will provide reassurance for its users.

JustCloud’s team is extremely friendly and supportive in all aspects:

Tech Support, billing and general support.

Conclusion

 JustCloud is simple to install, using easy-to-understand instructions and guidance, with the additional bonus of round-the-clock customer support via email. Inexpensive price plans provide genuine value for money, too. It is fuss-freeonce set up, and users will be able to get on with their work without having to do anything further to ensure secure and reliable backing up of their data.

We would highly recommend that you take advantage of the free fourteen-day trial, so that you can see the magic happen; then we’d like to hear your comments on what JustCloud did for you.

Visit JustCloud.com here.