: This version introduced support for the "Native format" backup mode for file backups, making it easier to access backed-up data. System and Hard Drive Cloning
Build 20221021 introduced an active monitoring module that prevents unauthorized processes (like ransomware) from modifying your backup files. If an executable tries to encrypt your .pbd (EaseUS backup) files, the software blocks it and alerts you.
This specific build remains popular for its balance of performance and compatibility.
EaseUS hits the sweet spot—cheaper than Acronis for the same feature set, and much flashier than Macrium’s utilitarian interface.