“When is a backup program not a backup program? A lot of software that calls itself “backup software” does not actually perform backups in the two key senses I discuss in my new eBook, “Take Control of Mac OS X Backups.” That is to say, some backup programs do not create additive incremental archives of your files, some do not create bootable duplicates, and some do neither! The latter category includes, interestingly enough, Apple’s own Backup application.

“Unfortunately, because software developers use terms such as ‘incremental,’ ‘archive,’ and ‘backup’ differently, you may think you’re getting certain capabilities when you buy a product that later turn out to be missing. Thus it is extremely important that you read the fine print, and understand exactly what it is you’re looking for.” [Continue reading Choosing Backup Software]