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Backing Up Data from Internal, External and Network (NAS) Drive

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Introduction The Polarbackup service enables users to back up files from various drive types, including internal or external drives, as well as network locations. This can be accomplished through two distinct methods, which are outlined in detail below.   Method 1: Using the Polarbackup De...

Supported File Types for Viewing and Streaming on Polarbackup: Photos, Videos, Audio, and Documents

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Introduction Polarbackup is a powerful cloud backup solution that allows you to securely back up any file type, regardless of its extension. However, when accessing your files online via a web browser, not all files are viewable or streamable. This article outlines the types of files you can view o...

Introduction to Cold Storage

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Exploring Cold Storage with Polarbackup: A Comprehensive Guide   Cold storage is a fundamental concept within the Polarbackup ecosystem, serving as a cornerstone for efficient data management strategies. In this detailed exploration, we delve into the intricacies of cold storage, examining ...

Manage Temporary File Storage During Polarbackup Backup (File Caching)

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Introduction Efficiently managing temporary file storage during backup processes is crucial for maintaining optimal system performance and avoiding unnecessary disk space consumption. Polarbackup utilizes specific locations on your machine to store these temporary files. Understanding where these f...

Back Up Hidden Files and Folders with Polarbackup

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Introduction By default, the Data Selection window of the Polarbackup desktop application does not display hidden files or folders, nor does the Polarbackup application include them in the backup process.   How to Show Hidden Files/Folders in Polarbackup Desktop Application Open the P...

Enabling the Hybrid+ Feature in Polarbackup

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Introduction Polarbackup provides users with the flexibility to enable or disable the Hybrid+ option at any stage, not solely at the onset of the backup process. This adaptability ensures that your backup strategy remains responsive to your evolving needs. When the Hybrid+ drive becomes full, Po...

Backing Up Long Path Files with Polarbackup: Compatibility and Best Practices

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Introduction The operating system (Windows and macOS) imposes a limitation on file path lengths, allowing Polarbackup to back up only files with paths of 250 characters or less. Files with paths exceeding this limit will not be backed up and will stay in the Pending list.   Resolution If ...

Maximizing Backup Efficiency: Tips for Faster Polarbackup Backups

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Introduction Efficiently backing up your data is crucial, especially when handling large files or initial backups. Polarbackup offers several features to optimize backup speed, ensuring minimal resource usage while maintaining data integrity. Here is how to tweak your settings for the best performa...

Delete a Polarbackup Backup

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Introduction With Polarbackup, deleting a backup involves discontinuing the backup process for a specific device (such as a computer or server), without retaining the backed-up data from that device on the cloud. The delete action cannot be undone.   How to Delete a Computer’s Backup &...

Archive a Polarbackup Backup

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Introduction With Polarbackup, archiving a backup involves discontinuing the backup process for a specific device (such as a computer or server), while retaining the backed-up data from that device on the cloud for future restoration purposes.   The archive action cannot be undone. Th...