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I use Backblaze B2 for off-site backup.

I recently starting using Proxmox Backup Server to back up my virtual machines.

I have Restic scheduled to back up the PBS folder, photos, etc. multiple times per week. My restic script excludes large replaceable things like video files.

Backblaze announced recently that they’re switching to everything being encrypted on their end. It’s already encrypted coming from my server, but I guess it’ll be double encrypted? The only caveat is it only applies to new objects, so I plan on making a new bucket and starting my backup from scratch.

I, for one, value my family photos more than a replaceable, insured box made of wood with electrical wires running all over the place.

It’s hooked up to a database to make sure it’s not a fake ID.

There are two of these in my little town. One of them was right outside my neighborhood and it got cut down earlier this month and I’m super happy about it.

I posted about them on F-book (it’s either that or Nextdoor when trying to reach people locally) when they were first installed and there were a lot of boot lickers. “It helps the police so I’m all for it”, etc.

Someone else posted more recently the the mood has shifted substantially since a year ago. People are more aware and more upset about them.

Meme aside, is this based on inflation? Some sort of global market?

If it’s inflation it’s not accurate. 100 2026 dollars is equivalent to 70 2013 dollars (not $50).

Just trying to fact check the math. I’m fun at parties.