Learn more about versions and extending Version History.Īll Backblaze computer backup accounts have 30-Day Version History included with their backup license. This new functionality is available on the Overview page for Computer Backup, and the Groups Management page if you are using Backblaze Groups! Backblaze v7.0 is required to use Version History. Have you ever deleted a file by mistake or accidentally saved over an important bit of work? Backblaze has always kept a 30-day version history of your backed up files to help in situations like these, but today we’re giving you the option to extend your version history to one year or forever. I didn’t have any projects load up yet and out of habit I ran to my development directory to get started.The popular Backblaze Cloud Backup service has announced version 7.0 which brings unlimited version history, macOS Catalina support, more account security options, increased app functionality, and more. I remember the move to Intel and parts of that did not go smoothly. For now, it just stays in my laptop bag.Īnother major concern I had was how well this machine would do with web dev tools. My monitor at work accepts USB C as an input so I may never even use the power supply that came with the machine. Initially I thought I would need a second cord for this Mac M1, but I really don’t think that is necessary. For my old machine I had 2 cords, one for work and one for home. I left work on Friday and worked on the machine over the weekend several times for maybe 4-5 total hours and the battery is still 3/4 full. I am not quite sure how this is possible but it just seems to find a way.Įverything you have heard is true. To my surprise, these machines do more with less RAM and I have not had trouble with this yet.
I was constantly hitting the ceiling on my old machine with 16GB. I was really concerned that I would be accidentally touching it all of the time, but it doesn’t seem to happen that often.ĨGB of RAM… This was a huge downer and the thing I worried most about. And, speaking of touch, the trackpad is HUGE. However, passwords to sites and ApplePay with my finger is pretty nice. The touch pad to unlock is kinda cool but nothing beats unlocking with my watch. I have also seen a few more decent uses of this but overall, I just kinda want my buttons back. On one hand having emojis available while typing is kind of nice. I have mixed feelings about the Touch Bar.
The 13″ MacBook Pro is also really snappy compared to my old 2015 model, another plus. Yes, it is smaller but still the weight very noticeable. It weighs much less than my 2015 model and is much thinner. Out of the box this thing looks and feels great. So, I opted to get the HDD version of my data and restore as I go. I also needed to get up and running quickly, so downloading my image from Backblaze was not really an option. But, beggars can’t be choosers so I snagged the last one from my local Best Buy.
I like a larger machine, screen and was leery about having only 8GB of RAM on board. My old 2015 was heading for retirement before this but I was holding out for the 16″ MacBook Pro M1 or whatever M chip it will have. It could be as complex as the logic board or maybe the issue is someplace else… I gave into the fact this was not going to be resolved quickly and decided I needed a new machine and fast. After losing half a day of a work it was beginning to look as if the issue is connectivity to the drive. Recovery mode was not showing the drive at all. I had another SSD since I had upgraded mine a few years ago and even that one wouldn’t work. I tried many things to bring the machine back to life including:Įverything was pointing to SSD failure. My 2015 15″ MacBook Pro had served me well for years but when trying to awaken it the next day I got the flashing folder of doom. I made some final adjustments before putting an old friend to sleep for the last time. Last week was super busy and I was cranking late, testing a project that would be rolling out for release the next morning.