System slowdown/constant backups

I'm new at this...I have an online backup account, with online backup of my photos and videos. My computer is constantly in the "synch" or backup mode and it is slowing my computer down considerably. I often do not have a change of photos or videos and do not want this constant backup occuring in the background and slowing down my system. How do I turn this off or set the timing or frequency of these backups. I'm not sure I am phrasing this question correctly, or using the correct nomenclature, but would appreciate any help.
Thanks,
RogerAJones

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