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If you do not already know it, backups are the most important steps you must take to ensure that your data will not be lost. Despite all the trouble you go through to make sure that your computer is always clean and running at its peak performance, there comes a time when even the best storage solution fails. What wi... |
2 August 2010
01:41 GMT |
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Although I am a fan of huge DVD collections, I cannot help myself wondering how long it will take for them to become as obsolete as a floppy disk. In fact, not only are floppy disks out of date but the floppies themselves since some companies have even stopped their production. And if it takes some time until their m... |
10 May 2010
12:51 GMT |
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Keeping track of all the things that happen on your computer is never an easy task and, even if you are extra-careful, you will find yourself in the situation of suddenly discovering that your HDD is not that big. Unfortunately, all that precious space might also be reduced by storing huge cache files, duplicate doc... |
16 April 2010
13:31 GMT |
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Attempting to improve the reliability of backup restore, as well as space use on iDisk, or local storage, Apple has rolled out MobileMe Backup v3.2, a software update to its backup utility meant to be used with MobileMe. The latter is Apple’s online service that automatically keeps your email, contacts, calenda... |
14 April 2010
03:20 GMT |
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Hosting your own blog comes with a lot of freedoms and is sure to score you a few extra points with the geek crowd. But it also comes with a lot of responsibilities, not the least of which is scrambling to recover your data when something goes wrong. Cautious bloggers use some sort of backup system to ensure that t... |
31 March 2010
09:06 GMT |
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Not long after it launched its latest batch of high-capacity 2.5-inch hard disk drives, Toshiba seems to be quite eager to keep driving the storage market, in all its forms. In this case, the company has brought out a series of portable hard drives which, through their high storage capacity, will serve well as backup... |
30 March 2010
04:19 GMT |
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While IT companies have been periodically updating their storage offerings for the enterprise sector, their clients, especially small and medium businesses, have generally had to manage their networks and back up procedures by themselves. This impacts upon the efficiency and rate of growth of such businesses, especia... |
11 March 2010
04:37 GMT |
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Acronis has made a name for itself in the computer backup and restore business through their flagship product, True Image Home. The application provides an easy means to create backup images of your data, including entire volumes or hard disks, offering a neat way to restore them at a later time.It can also help you ... |
9 February 2010
12:41 GMT |
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This is the largest area of Acronis True Image Home 2010, containing all the little things that give extra value to the package. At the top of the list is Startup Recovery Manager, an instrument that lets you boot directly into Acronis instead of Windows by pressing F11 key.Once enabled, it will allow you to start a ... |
9 February 2010
12:41 GMT |
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Lexar has made the headlines once again thanks to its latest two backup flash drives, the Echo SE and Echo ZE. While most USB flash drives are used for external storage and an easy file transfer between computers, these two models are, instead, intended as backup solutions for laptop systems, whether they are noteboo... |
6 January 2010
09:55 GMT |
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Microsoft has worked to allow customers running Windows 7’s predecessor to resolve issues that caused backups to fail via a fix offered for download. According to the Redmond company, users of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 can experience failures of the backing up process and the logging of Event ID 122... |
30 December 2009
04:38 GMT |
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The holiday shopping season is officially open and, this year, it seems that the entire sales apparatus races to round up the biggest revenue. And the fastest way to achieving the largest customer base and thus propelling sales is through product discounts.Software-developing companies and retailers make no exception... |
10 December 2009
08:21 GMT |
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Dropbox is a cross-platform service + application that allows users to back up and sync files across all their devices, including Internet-capable portables. Users install the software on any system, feed Dropbox some files, and see them synced across all their devices. Those files are instantly available to view, ed... |
3 December 2009
09:46 GMT |
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It seems like Black Friday offers are gradually increasing with online deals, despite the fact the latter have their own discount day, Cyber Monday. The point is that online discounts are already available and if you keep your eyes opened, you might run into some serious discounts, even as much as 70%.
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27 November 2009
14:31 GMT |
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The people developing Dropbox, the popular, cross-platform, sync & backup service, have updated the desktop client, bringing Dropbox to version 0.7.44. The new release is a maintenance update delivering fixes on both Mac OS X and Windows platforms. The Dropbox service + application is cross-platform, meaning it work... |
20 October 2009
09:30 GMT |
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Evenflow Inc., the company developing one of our favorite Mac apps, has released a new update for Dropbox, hoping to improve performance, LAN sync, CPU-use, transfer speed... the usual. Dropbox, for those who aren’t very familiar with the software, is a powerful, cross-platform, file-sharing & backup solution t... |
12 October 2009
06:53 GMT |
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Evenflow Inc. has been busy working on the web-specific features of Dropbox, its backup & sync software application available for Mac, Windows and Linux. Adding close to a dozen new features and enhancements, the interface can be accessed by Dropbox account-holders at www.getdropbox.com. Dropbox is cross-platform, m... |
24 September 2009
05:11 GMT |
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Apple posted long ago a Support document explaining that iPhone and iPod touch owners could use iTunes to sync content on their computer. Such content includes music, applications, podcasts, videos, ringtones, photos, notes, email account settings, contacts, calendars, and bookmarks. According to the Mac maker, &ldqu... |
17 September 2009
09:04 GMT |
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In the past few years, backup software has been growing in popularity mainly because users have realized the importance of having clones for their data they can grab in case disaster strikes. However, backup solutions nowadays allow them more than just a simple compression of the files in a proprietary format so they... |
2 September 2009
08:01 GMT |
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Another item on the list of free backup solutions is Toucan, which sports more functionality besides the file backup and restore procedures. The application's expanded functionality can help you synchronize data between folders and even encrypt and store it on your computer.Toucan's ease of use is enforced ... |
29 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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Cobian has been with us for quite a while and has served many users responsibly. A first glance over the interface is all you need to realize that the software does not bring any elaborated menus, just plain simple options to allow you to carry out basic operations. Nonetheless, Cobian has a few aces up its sleeve an... |
28 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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For those considering the former two backup apps a tad too complicated for their taste and skills, FBackup should be the perfect alternative. It is a piece of extremely simplified data backup software that does not contain advanced options for you to bust your head trying to understand. The application shows its frie... |
27 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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The developers of one of our favorite desktop apps have confirmed something we’ve been waiting for a very long time – the Dropbox iPhone client has been submitted to Apple for approval. If the Dropbox team hasn’t, by any chance, slipped inappropriate content in the app’s “public” f... |
27 August 2009
11:51 GMT |
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If GFI Backup is simply not your cup of tea and you are looking for something a bit more challenging, interface-wise, SyncBack may turn into a cozy solution. Its features are pretty much similar to the ones in GFI Backup but it is not as hassle free.SyncBack is a piece of free file backup and synchronization software... |
26 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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These are some wobbling times we're living, and this is because of the fast technological development that keeps throwing more and more great things at us, sometimes even faster than Katrina. Of course, I am talking about the Internet here and how it's become the most important service in many countries. Wi... |
25 August 2009
13:21 GMT |
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The team behind one of Softpedia’s favorite freeware apps, Dropbox, has updated its blog with a rather interesting story on how people can use the cross-platform software to their advantage. As some of you may know, Dropbox is an online backup and sharing solution for Mac OS X, Windows and Linux that comes in b... |
7 August 2009
10:35 GMT |
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Acronis has unveiled the latest version of its disk imaging and bare metal restoring solution, rebranded as Acronis Backup & Recovery 10, available immediately with prices ranging from $74 to $2400 US. The company noted that with the latest release it had managed to boost the scalability of the software but also to e... |
8 July 2009
08:49 GMT |
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With all the data-endangering threats floating all over the Internet, keeping copies of your files in a safe place from where you can recover it at any time in case something goes seriously wrong seems like a great idea. Although backing up files may look like a job for professional software, there are plenty solutio... |
17 June 2009
11:34 GMT |
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When it comes to adding or removing applications on a Mac, the process is probably the easiest in the entire computer history. Except for the ones that provide an installer and an uninstaller, the rest only require you to copy them in your Applications folder and then to move them to the trash when you are done. In ... |
9 June 2009
11:11 GMT |
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The official press release reads: “GFI Software has been working with Titan for some time and has made significant investments in the technology, which it has now re-launched under GFI. GFI will continue making major investments in this technology.” Thus Titan Backup has suffered a drop in price from $39... |
27 May 2009
04:53 GMT |
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Developer app4mac, which focuses exclusively on crafting innovative and intuitive applications for Mac OS X, has released a brand new piece of software. Also specifically designed for the Mac, Twin is touted by its maker as being “the most flexible online backup solution for Mac OS X, compatible with most Inter... |
18 May 2009
07:02 GMT |
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Seagate, a leading supplier of storage solutions, has announced today the introduction of a new backup appliance that is said to be capable of replacing the need to manually manage the backup process of personal digital content. Dubbed Seagate Replica, the new software application from the Scotts Valley, California-b... |
27 April 2009
11:03 GMT |
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Apple has posted a Support piece prompting users of Time Capsule (Early 2009) or AirPort Extreme (Early 2009) to check and see whether they have the newest version of the AirPort utility installed. If not, users are encouraged to do so, as updating to AirPort Utility 5.4.1 or later will offer best results for “... |
2 April 2009
09:07 GMT |
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Evernote for iPhone has reached version 2.0, the app's developers have confirmed. The update to the iPhone client is the first major release to arrive in months, but, according to the team at Evernote, “it was well worth the wait.”As a post over at Evernote.com indicates, the latest update to the iPh... |
2 April 2009
08:27 GMT |
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iPhone Backup Extractor not only lets you extract iPhone OS backups created with iTunes, but also allows you to mess around with their contents just like you would on your iPhone. Freelance web and Mac OS X developer Padraig has recently updated the small, but useful app for owners of both an iPhone and a Mac, reinst... |
20 March 2009
09:09 GMT |
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Mathusalem, a very reliable backup solution for Mac OS X, has reached version 1.6 today, adding new features, as well as bug fixes. The software is free to download and use on any Mac (Intel or PPC) running at least Mac OS X 10.1.5.According to the release notes for Mathusalem 1.6, new features include: FTP support n... |
13 March 2009
11:17 GMT |
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In an attempt to help photographers prevent their passion from transforming into a lost art, Microsoft has debuted a new initiative designed to stress the relevance of Windows Home Server for this specific consumer segment. In this regard, the Redmond company has debuted a new page on Microsoft.com designed to pimp W... |
4 March 2009
04:22 GMT |
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Syncplicity is a new synchronization, backup and sharing solution for Mac. The application & service is very similar to DropBox, an older sync-and-share solution for cross-platform use. Carrying the same name as the developing company, Syncplicity is available for free download for a 2GB account and two computers. Us... |
26 February 2009
05:15 GMT |
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Mathusalem is a very reliable backup solution for Mac OS X users. Whether you want to use it as a preferences pane, or directly as a command line tool, the program supports a wide range of destinations. Recently updated, Mathusalem now implements the delete operation for FTP, as well as other enhancements and tweaks.... |
9 February 2009
05:24 GMT |
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Syncplicity has just announced the public availability of a new synchronization, backup and sharing solution for Mac. Carrying the same name as the developing company, Syncplicity is now available for free download for a 2GB account and two computers, upgradable to a 50GB account (and more computers) for just 10 buck... |
3 February 2009
05:16 GMT |
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Microsoft is kicking the backup repair capabilities of its home server operating system up a notch. On January 27, 2009, the Redmond company released an update capable of making Windows Home Server deliver superior results when dealing with backup abnormalities. Ahead of the update, users of Windows Home Server could... |
28 January 2009
05:25 GMT |
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Nobody talks about the importance of backing up your computer anymore. The subject is always brought up only when someone's hard drive crashes. But then it's too late, isn't it? However, it looks like at least one Mac user learned from others' mistakes, and acted before all was lost.Meet Jharston,... |
22 December 2008
11:09 GMT |
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Users of Evenflow's sharing and back-up solution, Dropbox, have a new update to install. The free application (paid subscription also available) should now handle Symlinks much better on Mac OS X, while the upload status should be slightly more accurate, the team of developers says. Dropbox, a cross-platform sol... |
19 December 2008
04:19 GMT |
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Starting on November 25, Microsoft made available an update to its home server operating system. The November 2008 refresh to Windows Home Server will be served automatically to all users via Windows Update. Microsoft is describing the release designed to take Windows Home Server to version 6.0.1800.24 as a minor up... |
26 November 2008
05:27 GMT |
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Nowadays, the quick and immediate access to information counts as one of the strongest weapons. The loss of important data or, even worse, the impossibility to access and use it in a specific moment, could bring about significant drawbacks. So, the question arises: what can you do to always have the projects, music, ... |
18 November 2008
05:31 GMT |
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Freelance web and Mac OS X developer Padraig has created a small but useful app for owners of both an iPhone and a Mac. iPhone Backup Extractor not only lets you extract iPhone OS backups created with iTunes, but it also allows you to mess around with their contents just like you would on your iPhone.“This appl... |
12 November 2008
10:44 GMT |
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Faronics has updated the powerful Deep Freeze that protects and preserves baseline computer configurations. Version 4.10 brings new features, such as the ability to deep freeze status (Frozen or Thawed), as well as security enhancements and other improvements.Deep Freeze Mac with ARD Integration provides a completely... |
29 October 2008
06:48 GMT |
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Evenflow Inc. has updated its flagship product, Dropbox. This incredible cross-platform app is a cheap storing, syncing and sharing solution that can work wonders for anyone. Following some feedback, the developers nailed several of the bugs where clients falsely reported “downloading” when illegal charac... |
29 September 2008
09:55 GMT |
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According to the folks at Avatron Software, “Air Sharing is the easiest way to take your documents with you and view them on the go”. Air Sharing generally costs seven bucks, but the generous company is now offering its application for free, for two full weeks. Don't miss out on it!Once you install A... |
9 September 2008
09:00 GMT |
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TimeMachineScheduler, a free utility app which allows you to set the backup interval of Time Machine from 1 to 12 hours, has been updated to add some new functionality, more reliable identification when the backup is finished and a few bug fixes.TimeMachineScheduler is quite an indispensable piece of Mac freeware for... |
26 August 2008
16:11 GMT |
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