Backup Your Data With This $20 Doorbuster Deal

All the extra time we're spending on the internet looking for holiday gifts means extra opportunities for hacks, malware, or hardware accidents. And while you can (and should) defend yourself with a good antivirus, there's only one way to prepare for the digital worst-case scenario: a reliable backup system. AOMEI Backupper offers just that.

This software is easy enough for everyday users, but contains all the functionality on which big businesses rely to preserve sensitive files. The basic service runs on all the most recent versions of Windows, and you don't have to lift a finger once it's up and running. Choose a target location for your photos, documents, and other media, and AOMEI syncs the files, updating your backup copies as changes are made. You can even merge images or other duplicate files to save yourself some space and keep your hardware running smoothly.

It comes with plenty of other tools you can use—even when there isn't a crisis to manage. Take advantage of command-line utilities, an axe boot tool, and other professional-level tweaks to your system. Need a clone of your laptop or PC? AOMEI can do it without reinstalling Windows or any other applications.

The best part is that you don't have to wait until the holidays heat up to give yourself the gift of all this security. PCMag readers can get a lifetime subscription to the AOMEI Backupper Professional Edition, on sale for $28.99—41% off the $49 MSRP. Plus, enter APPS30 at checkout to get an additional 30% off for a final price of $20.29.

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