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Techgage posted a quick look at PC-backup software Acronis True Image 2013



Like most annually-updated software, Acronis True Image doesn't usually bring a slew of major changes to each release, which means you're usually safe to go a year or so before committing to an upgrade. That said, since our review of TIH 2011 covered the bulk of the program in great detail, I highly recommend you read through that first if you are simply interested in all the program can offer. Here, I'm just going to be taking a quick look at what's explicitly new to 2013.

One notable addition to 2013 should come as no surprise at all: Windows 8 support. The program will remain identical under this OS, with Metro enhancements ignored (a wise decision, I'd imagine).

Acronis's Cloud service isn't new, but 2013 brings some significant changes. For starters, there's a proper Web front-end, a la Google Drive and Dropbox, so that you can access your data easily from wherever you have Internet access. Going a bit further, the company has also released apps for Android and iOS-based devices that allow you to both upload data and access what's already there.

Setting up Acronis Cloud is pretty easy. A "Sync" folder will be created by default under your user folder, which allows you to quickly throw a file into it for it to be synced across your devices. Past that, regular folders can be added as well, which will remain constantly monitored and updated to Acronis Cloud once changes are spotted (usually occurs almost instantly).
  A Quick Review of Acronis True Image 2013