{"id":96172,"date":"2020-09-24T08:48:33","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T15:48:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/?p=96172"},"modified":"2021-08-13T02:24:50","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T09:24:50","slug":"wishful-thinking-extended-version-history-in-real-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/blog\/wishful-thinking-extended-version-history-in-real-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Wishful Thinking: Extended Version History in Real Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When it comes to your data, sometimes you just need to roll back time. Fortunately, with Extended Version History<\/a> now available, Backblaze can save old and deleted files for up to 30 days, one year, or even forever\u2014depending on the option you choose\u2014so that you can access old versions of your files and restore files that you\u2019ve previously deleted over a longer stretch of time.<\/p>\n

Restoring a file just prior to that big \u201coops\u201d moment or salvaging a deleted file you didn\u2019t think you\u2019d need again is a great feeling, but it\u2019s a little hard to describe in the abstract. The more we thought about it, the more we realized that there are plenty of things other than data that we wish had retain\/restore capabilities. Here are the top 10 things in real life that we wish had Extended Version History! We hope they help convey why Extended Version History could be valuable for you.<\/p>\n

Where Extended Version History Would Be Great in Real Life<\/h2>\n

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Haircuts<\/h3>\n

We\u2019ll admit it\u2014during shelter-in-place\u2014more than a few of us have given ourselves poorly-advised, unskilled haircuts at home. It usually starts out well, your new hair actually looks pretty good, and you start feeling confident!<\/p>\n

\u201cThis isn\u2019t so hard,\u201d you think, \u201cso maybe I\u2019ll just go a LITTLE shorter.\u201d And then disaster strikes.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve gone too short and your hair is ruined. What we wouldn\u2019t give for the ability to restore back to the moment just before that last snip!<\/p>\n

To take it a step further, with Forever Extended Version History, you could even go back to that one perfect haircut from a few years ago that your stylist has somehow never been able to recreate. Great hair for life!<\/p>\n

Reading<\/h3>\n

Re-reading can be wonderful, but nothing compares to the thrill of reading an incredible book for the first time. Short of losing your memory, there\u2019s no way to get that feeling back\u2014but with Forever Version History, you could shift back to before your first read. Meet the characters all over again, follow every plot twist, and experience every page-turning moment again like new!<\/p>\n

Eating<\/h3>\n

That second pint of ice cream seemed like such a good idea at the time. But now that you\u2019ve finished off that mint-chocolatey goodness, your stomach is feeling\u2026 less than pleased. What if you could restore yourself to a single-pint state, while retaining the memories of that delicious second helping? We\u2019d be on board, and just think of the endless \u201ctasting\u201d opportunities!<\/p>\n

Avocados<\/h3>\n

Avocados are delicious, especially when you catch them at the perfect level of ripeness. Unfortunately, that level usually seems to be about a three-hour window between \u201crock hard\u201d and \u201ccompletely mushy.\u201d If only Extended Avocado History existed\u2014then you could avoid the sinking feeling of cutting into one and realizing you were too early or too late. Someone contact the Avocado Board!<\/p>\n

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Baking<\/h3>\n

We heard a few of you have taken up baking during the shelter-in-place orders. And by \u201cheard,\u201d we mean we\u2019ve looked for yeast at the grocery store for months and it\u2019s never in stock. We hope you enjoy your sourdough starter!<\/p>\n

But whether you\u2019re making cookies, pies, or sourdough, there\u2019s nothing worse than smelling that burning odor and realizing you\u2019ve just wasted time and a good portion of your ingredients on an inedible product.<\/p>\n

Wouldn\u2019t it be great to rewind back to just before smoke started billowing from your oven, saving you from having to throw out your charred baked goods and start over? We think so. (With our standard 30 Day Version History, you can at least recover old recipes you\u2019ve saved over.)<\/p>\n

Coffee<\/h3>\n

Ah, coffee. Delicious, caffeinated, and a crucial part of most morning routines. Until you spill it down the front of your brand-new shirt or across your laptop keyboard, and suddenly everything is terrible. Your shirt is ruined, your laptop is making funny noises, and now you have no coffee.<\/p>\n

Being able to restore back to a pre-spill moment would save your clothing, your technology\u2014and your morning. Backblaze has a lot<\/em> of experience with helping people after spills…<\/p>\n

Plants<\/h3>\n

Some people have green thumbs. Some seem to be death incarnate for our little vegetal compatriots. And there truly is no worse feeling than doing your absolute best and watching your newest plant friend slowly die, again.<\/p>\n

Did you water too much? Did you not water enough? Did you leave it in direct sunlight or shade? By the time you figure it out, it\u2019s usually too late. But if One Year Plant Version History was real, you could find the issue and revert back to when your plant was healthy\u2014and this time, do it right. And just think about your never-ending cherry tomato yields!<\/p>\n

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Hiking<\/h3>\n

A seven-mile hike sounded like such a good idea at the time. But now you\u2019re four miles down the trail, and you\u2019re ready to be done. Too bad you\u2019ve still got three more miles, and turning around would just make the trip back even longer!<\/p>\n

Being able to restore back to an earlier point on the trail\u2014maybe a mile or two\u2014would let you cut your hike short and head back to the start, giving you the fun hiking experience without the pain of those last few miles. Sign us up.<\/p>\n

Dates<\/h3>\n

The first date has been going so well. Conversation has been easy, the chemistry is there, and you feel like a second date is imminent. Then you make one comment, and you know as soon as it starts exiting your mouth that it\u2019s coming out wrong.<\/p>\n

You backpedal, you explain, you apologize\u2014but the damage is done, and that first impression is ruined. The chance to rethink or rephrase would be everything in this moment, and Dating Version History would let you skip back a moment and save your potential future relationship. Also great for business meetings (ask that question that you\u2019re a bit nervous to ask, get the answer, then go back in time and nod knowingly to yourself)!<\/p>\n

Naps<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s coming up on mid-afternoon, and you\u2019re starting to feel a lull. Perfect time for a power nap, so you\u2019ll awake refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the day. Except instead, you slept for four hours, and now you\u2019re groggy and your sleep schedule is a mess. Sleeping through alarms happens to the best of us, but it can easily turn an energizing nap into a sleepy evening. The dream fix? Using Nap Version History to get back to that perfect 90-minute nap time, wake up, and finish off your day strong!<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Okay, sure, we get it\u2014this is all a tad unrealistic. But there\u2019s one area of life where your keenest regrets CAN be corrected with a quick visit to our restore page: your backup! So check out our version history page<\/a> and explore your options for gaining greater peace of mind! And if you’re an existing customer, you can upgrade easily right here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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