One Username to Rule Them All: Why We're Updating Our User Naming Rules

Thursday, August 21, 2025 by Colan Schwartz

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Consistent logins, smoother backups, fewer headaches.

Update (2026-05-31): Since publishing this, we’ve changed our approach. With so many moving parts as we finish the dashboard, we’ve decided to handle username updates ourselves rather than ask you to change them — if your username needs updating, we’ll take care of it and let you know. We may re-enable self-service username changes in the future once things settle.

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Balancing Cost, Security, and Reliability

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 by Colan Schwartz

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In the world of cloud computing, finding the right balance between cost, security, and reliability is crucial. At BackUpScale, we’re committed to providing a secure and reliable backup service without breaking the bank. Here’s how we’re achieving this balance and why we’ve made the choices we have.

The Cost of Major Cloud Providers

The major cloud hosting providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft’s Azure, and Google Cloud Platform …