Carbonite

Carbonite is an easy-to-use, reasonably priced online backup service with unlimited storage and good mobile apps, but the desktop and web interfaces lack advanced backup options and sharing features.

Initial Backup

After downloading Carbonite's PC software, you use a wizard-driven process to set up your initial backup.

Backup Settings

You can configure Carbonite to back up files continuously or put them on a daily schedule. From here, you can also toggle the File Explorer integration and reduce the bandwidth it uses.

Backing Up

During upload, Carbonite's interface shows you the current file in the upload queue, along with an overall progress bar.

Restoring Files

Carbonite's desktop app makes it easy to restore files. There's a prominent "Get My Files Back" button, which lets you choose between grabbing specific files and downloading everything from your current online backup.

Web Interface

Carbonite's Web interface is functional, though its inconsistent green accents and old Windows-style icons detract from the overall appeal. The main view shows a sortable file tree and a quick search box, as well as a side menu for accessing account settings and support pages.

Mobile App

Carbonite's mobile app lists all the devices associated with the account on its main page. You can also set it to automatically back up photos and videos from your device in the settings.