JUNE 2020 PCWorld 103contain only changes since the last
backup), differentially (all post-initial
backups each include all changes since the
initial backup), and as a one-time event.
“You can fine-tune which versions are
kept, how older backups are culled, and
more. There’s scheduling, of course, plus
pre- and post-backup commands, email
notifications (where’s the social media,
Acronis?), file exclusions, validation and
backup splitting settings, backup perfor-
mance throttling for slower systems, and
just about every other option ever included
in a backup program.
“There’s also syncing with other PCs
running True Image. You can back up to just
about any kind of media or location, including
removable, optical, and FTP. Tape isn’t
supported, but I’m guessing there aren’t a lot
of people left who use that storage type.”Phew. Better yet, you can get Acronis True
Image for a one-time $50 fee (go.pcworld.
com/ot50) rather than having to pay a monthly
or annual subscription.WINDOWS 10
Finally, we’re being a bit cheeky here, but if you
want your PC on Windows, you’re going to
have to pay for the privilege. It’s included in the
cost of laptops and prebuilt desktops, but if
you’re rolling your own rig, check out our tips
on how to score Windows 10 for cheap (and
maybe even free; go.pcworld.com/10).