If you’re looking for a way to back up your valuable data without breaking the bank, Crow Backup might be just what you need. This backup tool operates in a unique way by allowing you to back up your data for free and in an ultra-secure manner directly on your friends’ computers.
The concept is simple: You and your friend install the Crow Backup application, then add each other as friends, define the storage space you want to share, and voilà—you can start creating encrypted backups on each other’s machines. It’s completely transparent and automatic.
Your data is, of course, encrypted end-to-end using the AES-256 algorithm, so even if your friend tried to peek at your files, all they’d see is indecipherable gibberish. Only you have the key to unlock your precious files.
In addition to that, Crow Backup focuses on simplicity. You don’t need to be a tech expert to use it—it’s very easy to set up. Once configured, the app runs in the background on your Windows, Linux, or macOS, so you can forget about it. And when something goes wrong, just click “Restore,” and you’re good to go!
I find this decentralized model based on sharing disk space between individuals to be very clever. This way, there’s no need to rely on energy-hungry cloud servers or expose your personal data. Instead, you simply share the free space on the PCs of people you know, and they do the same for you. It’s like the Airbnb of backups! ^^
Of course, for it to work, your friend needs to be online when you want to back up. But if that’s not the case, Crow Backup can temporarily use its own servers until your friend reconnects. And rest assured, these servers are based in Switzerland, a country known for its neutrality and data protection.
There you go, it’s free, open-source, super cool, and ready for you to discover!
