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January 27, 2023 — 4 min read
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January 27, 2023 — 4 min read
Data Privacy Day, January 28, 2023
Data Privacy Day was established in 2008 to commemorate the first legally binding international treaty regarding privacy and data protection (Convention 108, signed in 1981). In the European Union, the occasion is called Data Protection Day. Taking place every January 28, it’s an annual call to action for more intelligent and responsible management of personal data.
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
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August 12, 2022 — 10 min read
How to install Windows 11 safely? 8 Steps
Windows 11, available as a free upgrade for Windows 10 users, features all the power of Windows 10 along with a fresh new look. If you are signed in to a Microsoft account when upgrading, your files and favorites will all be transferred to Windows 11. The new version also features new applications, tools and sounds.
July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
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July 04, 2022 — 10 min read
Windows 11 backup: How to back up Windows 11
While Windows 11 enables you to create a backup image of your computer, it does not provide the full breadth of features that other third-party backup solutions do.
April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
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April 13, 2022 — 6 min read
MSP guide for Windows 11: When should you switch your clients?
This blog post provides guidance to MSPs about when to upgrade clients to Windows 11 and how to overcome the challenges of managing this major migration at scale.
April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
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April 01, 2022 — 8 min read
Windows 11 security: Is it enough?
Much has already been written about Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, which the software giant is calling “the most secure Windows yet.” However, as many in the tech world have been quick to point out, most PCs currently running Windows don’t support the advanced system requirements for the new operating system (OS).
December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows, Mac and Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.
December 20, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 20, 2022 — 7 min read
What is the difference between RPO and RTO?
What is RPO? Recovery Point Objective (RPO) generally refers to the amount of data that can be lost within a period most relevant to a business, before significant harm occurs, from the point of a critical event to the most preceding backup.   What is RTO? Recovery Time Objective (RTO) often refers to the quantity of time that an application, system and/or process, can be down for without causing significant damage to the business as well as the time spent restoring the application and its data.
September 07, 2022 — 3 min read
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September 07, 2022 — 3 min read
Disk Imaging Software – Why Full-Image Backup Matters
Every computer eventually fails. When that happens, your valuable data is only as safe as your current backup.
December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
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December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
What is the difference between incremental, differential, and full backup?
Both differential and incremental backups are "smart" backups that save time and disk space by only backing up changed files. But they differ significantly in how they do it, and how useful the result is.
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AV-TEST: Acronis Cyber Protect again earns macOS certification, outperforming other solutions
August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
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August 04, 2021 — 3 min read
In cyberattacks, SMBs face an existential threat
Today we released the Acronis Cyberthreats Report Mid-year 2021, our latest in-depth review of current cyberthreat trends. It contains cutting-edge research, findings, and observations from the experts at our global network of Acronis Cyber Protection Operations Centers (CPOCs).
July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
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July 17, 2021 — 3 min read
Acronis awarded OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware
Acronis Cyber Protection Agent 15.x for Windows has been granted OPSWAT Platinum Certification for Anti-Malware in July 2021. This represents another step forward for our cyber protection technology, which had previously earned Gold Certification, and demonstrates Acronis’ continued focus on refining the effectiveness and compatibility of our solutions, meeting the needs of the ever-evolving cyberthreat and IT landscapes.
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January 23, 2023 — 4 min read
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January 23, 2023 — 4 min read
Acronis Cyber Foundation Program: Celebrating five years of achievement!
The Acronis Cyber Foundation Program was founded in 2018 with the goal of making education available to all, and over the past five years, we have been able to achieve remarkable results by building 23 schools (with 18 completed by 2022 and five in progress during 2023) in 22 different countries around the world, benefitting more than 5,500 children.
January 20, 2023 — 8 min read
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January 20, 2023 — 8 min read
What is Cloud Backup? Cloud vs Local Backup Comparison
Cloud backup vs local backup is a critical debate for many businesses. In this article, we will explore the positive and negative sides of both approaches. Moreover, we will show you how to combine the two methods to keep your data safe, ensure unhindered data access, and carry out disaster recovery if needed.
January 20, 2023 — 9 min read
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January 20, 2023 — 9 min read
What is Cloud File Sharing and how does it benefit the business?
As you’re looking to cut costs and increase employee satisfaction, you might be looking into allowing more employees to work remotely. Recent research indicates that remote employees are more productive and save your company money. However, the research also suggests that most employees prefer to work from home only part-time. To ensure security and information sharing, you're looking for a solution that enables cloud file sharing for businesses like yours.
January 20, 2023 — 8 min read
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January 20, 2023 — 8 min read
What is Cloud DR (Disaster Recovery)? Cloud vs On-Premise
Before your organization makes an investment to support your disaster recovery (DR) strategy, be sure you understand the pros and cons of each choice. For some organizations, on-premises DR may be the right solution, while other organizations can save money and achieve the best DR protection with a cloud-based DR solution.
January 17, 2023 — 3 min read
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January 17, 2023 — 3 min read
Introducing the 2023 Acronis #CyberFit Academy Curriculum
At Acronis, we continuously work hard to deliver the best in cyber protection to our customers and distributors. 2023 marks 20 years of innovation at Acronis and to help celebrate our 20th anniversary, we’ve revitalized our training program, making it easier than ever for our partners to complete certification training and improve the output of Acronis services.
January 10, 2023 — 8 min read
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January 10, 2023 — 8 min read
How to Boot from CD or DVD?
Even if you've never had experience with rescue boot media before, don't worry. Making a bootable DVD or CD is not tricky, but it ensures you can get your system running, even when it doesn't want to.
December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
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December 29, 2022 — 7 min read
How to boot from USB? Windows, Mac and Linux
While fans of different operating systems might debate which one is the most stable, reliable, flexible or user-friendly, there’s one inarguable point: Every machine – regardless of the OS – can run into issues.
December 22, 2022 — 2 min read
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December 22, 2022 — 2 min read
Advanced Management features improved remote desktop management and assistance
Acronis has extended Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud and Advanced Management to provide secure remote desktop management and assistance that addresses the vulnerabilities associated with remote desktop protocol (RDP). Remote desktop and assistance is a capability that allows for seamless access and support for Windows, Linux and macOS, saving the time and expense of traveling on-site to fix issues.
December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
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December 22, 2022 — 8 min read
What is the difference between incremental, differential, and full backup?
Both differential and incremental backups are "smart" backups that save time and disk space by only backing up changed files. But they differ significantly in how they do it, and how useful the result is.