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Ok, so you think you’ve heard it all when it comes to online backup and storage… well, if you haven’t heard of SugarSync, then you haven’t heard it all. SugarSync goes beyond online storage and backup by adding a bunch of features that will surely make the user experience way more enjoyable.

SugarSync allows you to store files online as well as to backup your computer to a remote server, but it doesn’t stop there, you can also share those files or entire folders with other users or members of your work team, give restricted access to some files and even push your photos straight into your Facebook photo album. When it comes to music, you can keep an updated music library and stream it limitlessly to any browser or iPhone.

As if that weren’t enough, you can also edit stored files directly from your web browser, with an automated download, edit and upload system.

When it comes to online backup, SugarSync allows quick restore of a file or even “version revert” which means that you can restore a file that has been modified in your local computer to it’s previous state (up to 5 versions of the same file). It also updates the backup copy in real time whenever you modify a file or create a new one. SugarSync also allows syncing files or folders an easy task, which means that you can have identical copies of a folder in more than one computer and keep all copies updated automatically.

All your files are also accessible from mobile phones including iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile based phones, Android based phones and there’s even a mobile optimized web-based application for other phones with Internet access.

To ensure the security of stored files, all files are encrypted using an AES-128 encryption algorithm, so even if someone could access your files in their remote location, it’s almost impossible to read them.

All in all, SugarSync is one of the most complete online storage, backup and collaboration offerings available for a consumer affordable price.

Starting at just $4.99 a month for it’s basic service, including 30 Gb of online storage and a free 30 day trial, SugarSync is definitely worth a try. Or if you want a completely risk free trial, you can sign up for their free 2 Gb account, there’s no payment required nor credit card information to supply in order to get a free account.