Anyone who owns and uses a computer today will understand the importance of backing up all the data that it held on theirs. However the biggest problem faced by many today is actually remembering to back up the data on a regular basis. But no longer should this be a worry or concern for anyone with a computer as today you can now use an automated data backup system.
A large number of people who have forgotten to backup the data they hold on their PC or laptop have found their selves in a sticky situation when their computer crashes and they lose everything they have. But for those who use an automated system to backup all their data have found that the information or data they need can easily be retrieved with just a couple clicks of the mouse.
Today you can now purchase software that allows you to set up your own automated backup facility for your PC at home. It comes with a scheduler which allows you as the user to set up an execution command which will then backup all the information to be found on your computer without you actually having to be there. However there are three programs that you will require in order to carry out the automated backup processes on any computer that you are running, and two of these are as follows:
1. Backup Manager – This is the main program and is the one which allows you to create a custom profile for your backups which can then be used as part of your automated system.
2. Command Line Backup – This is ideal for those people who do not want to be in attendance when the data is being backed up they just place it in command line function. The great thing about this particular program is that it is able to back up the data for you automatically through using the profile you have set up in backup manager and without actually you need to physically having to do anything to ensure that it runs.
However in order for you to run these you will need to ensure that you have an external hard drive on to which the data can be backed up. But as with anything this will cost you money to purchase. But another method you may want to consider using when it comes to backing up any important data you have on your computer is to use an online automated data back up program. To use this particular method all you require is a good internet connection and small software program, plus a few minutes of your time.
With this particular method for automated data backup all you need to do is install the software that is required onto the computer where the data is held and which you want to back up. Then all you need to do through the scheduler that comes with the program is to identify all those files and folders which you want to be copied and copies of these will then be sent to a remote data storage facility through the internet connection, it really is that easy to achieve.
Automated Data Backup
AOL cutting 20% of all jobs
New York (NY) - Time Warner's Internet service provider unit is slimming down ever more, announcing today it will reduce its workforce by 20%.
The job cut represents 2,000 employees who will be shown the door and kicked out of AOL, as the company continues to curb as many costs as possible. Just last fall, 5,000 positions were also cut.
The flailing Internet company has been in steep decline as broadband penetration sweeps across the country. It is transitioning itself to being an online advertising company, shortening the amount of manpower needed to control the operations.
"This realignment will allow us to increase investment in high-growth areas of the company — as an example, we added hundreds of people this year through acquisitions — while scaling back in areas with less growth potential or those that aren't core to our business," said AOL CEO Randy Falco in a statement to employees.
Last year the company heavily reduced its employee numbers in customer service and marketing departments. These cuts represent jobs from nearly every aspect of the company, reports the Associated Press.
The majority of terminated workers in the US, about 1300, will end their employment with AOL tomorrow. The rest of the job cuts, based in overseas offices, will be official by the end of the year. Severance packages will contain at minimum four months' pay.
Asus' R300 navigator
Nearly a month ago to the day we were taking a peek at leaked information regarding two upcoming Asus navigators, and now it seems that we've got more concrete data on the smaller of the two. Reportedly, the R300 will be packin' a 3.5-inch touchscreen with a 320 x 240 resolution, SiRFstarIII GPS chipset, an FM transmitter, Bluetooth 2.0, handsfree capabilities, a 400MHz Samsung 2440 processor, 64MB of SDRAM, a microSD expansion slot and a rechargeable Li-ion for taking things off-road. Additionally, it'll be available in silver or white and boast USB connectivity, Windows CE.net 5.0, an integrated music / video player and maps covering France. We're still hearing that it'll ship next month for a currently undisclosed price, but check out one more shot of the unit posted after the break.
- SiRF Star III GPS receiver
- 3.5″ touch screen
- Light sensor
- Hands free bluetooth kit
- Anti-echo function
- FM transmitter
- Samsung processor at 400 MHz
- MicroSD port
- Mini USB
- 64MB SDRAM
- 128 MB ROM
- 1300 mAh Li-Ion battery
- Windows CE.Net 5.0
- audio (AAC, MP3, WMA) and video (MPEG4, H263) player
- Dimensions : 14.2×8.2×1.8 cm
- Weight : 300g
Nokia's N95 8GB released!
Nokia's N95 8GB super-chunk is out for global(ish) distribution today. N95 fans can now take home the larger storage and slightly bigger 2.8-inch (240 x 320) display in addition to the HSDPA, WiFi, A-GPS, and 5 megapixel camera already found in Nokia's existing flagship "multimedia computer." To celebrate the launch, Nokia is pre-loading Spider-Man 3 for Europe and select Middle Eastern and Africa countries. The tie-in? Wait for it... "The Movie sees Spider-Man's suit turn jet-black and enhance his powers and, in its latest incarnation, the Nokia N95 has undergone a similar transformation to emerge as the Nokia N95 8GB." Riiight. Hitting retail today for €560 (about $794) pre-tax and pre-carrier subsidy.
