Carbonite

Carbonite provides a backup solution for macOS that stores copies of a user’s files in a location separate from the original computer, addressing the vulnerability of local‑only backups such as Apple’s Time Machine and AirPort Time Capsule. It creates incremental backups, preserving file history and allowing restoration of previous versions while minimizing the amount of data transferred during each update.

The software is aimed at Mac owners who want additional protection beyond built‑in Apple tools, particularly those concerned about loss from fire, flood, theft, or other local disasters. By keeping a copy of data offsite, Carbonite helps users meet the standard backup guideline of maintaining at least one remote replica.

Carbonite’s approach emphasizes automatic cloud backup, offering a straightforward alternative to Apple’s native options and to file‑sync services that are not primarily designed for full system recovery. The service is positioned as a stable utility for continuous data safeguarding on both desktop and laptop Mac devices.