Screenshots: Five mostly obscure desktop backup tools

Backup Maker 1It's simple: If you're not backing up your data, at some point you're going to regret that mistake. For many medium to large businesses, data is typically backed up via shared directories on a server. But for smaller companies, or end users who have needs outside of shared directories, it's nice to know there are backup tools that can be installed, free of charge, and can handle one, simple task: Backup your desktop data.I'm not talking...

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Alpha Review: BitTorrent SyncApp

Takeaway: BitTorrent’s SyncApp experiment looks rather promising and makes setting up a personalized cloud for your files easy.Cloud file services definitely are a convenient way to keep backups of all your important documents, pictures and other files. Usually, you sign up for an account, then drag and drop, letting the copy operation take over from there. Despite the ease of use and convenience of such services, a few other points do arise...

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Secure your personal cloud information with BoxCryptor

Takeaway:  Takes a look at BoxCryptor for BYOD tablets. This encryption software is optimized for securely connecting to cloud services, including Google Drive, Microsoft SkyDrive, and Dropbox.BYOD is all the rage. Users are bringing their tablets, smartphones, and laptops to use at work. This new approach has a few issues to surmount, and one of the biggest is security. Yes, it is crucial for the company to ensure that their data is secure,...

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The CloudOS arrives: Map your cloud journey with real tools

Takeaway:  Lays out the benefits of Microsoft’s CloudOS, which consolidates all the tools needed to manage a modern hybrid cloud platform.With System Center 2012 Service Pack 1, Microsoft delivers the CloudOS. A new label that may take off — CloudOS refers to viewing all the parts of a modern hybrid cloud as one platform. This means thinking of your on-premise Microsoft private clouds, partner-hosted services, and Microsoft-hosted public cloud subscriptions as a single resource pool for running your enterprise software...

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Manfaat Buah Ketimun | Timun Bagus Untuk Kesehatan

Manfaat Buah Ketimun | Timun Sangat Bagus Untuk Kesehatan Dan Kecantikan Tubuh Manusia - Pada posting kali ini Kolom Blog GRATIS akan membahas tentang Manfaat Buah Ketimun Untuk Kesehatan dan buah ketimun ( timun ) sangat mudah sekali dijumpai di indonesia dengan berbagai variasi pelengkap seperti juz mentimun, pendamping makanan ( pecel, nasi goreng, sego jotos, dll ) dan bisa sobat dapatkan di toko - toko pedesaan atau dipasar - pasar. menurut...

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How SkyShellEx makes the SkyDrive cloud desktop client easier to use

Takeaway: If you’re looking for a simple way to expand the Microsoft SkyDrive syncing service, Jack Wallen says your best bet is to use the SkyShellEx user friendly app.Cloud storage, and the ability to sync that storage to the desktop, makes professional and personal life so much easier. Not only do these services give you instant access to data on a remote machine, they let you access that data from any machine connected to the account. For...

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The myth of the always-on cloud

Takeaway:  Advises caution when considering uptime claims for cloud services and software. Realistic expectations will lead to a better experience when moving to the cloud.One of the big promises of cloud computing is the idea of always-on. The cloud as a whole - infrastructure, platform and software - is supposed to be available at all times. Service providers from every layer give 99% and above availability guarantees and everyone claims that their services are resilient and failure-tolerant. While the track record of different...

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Insider threats: Implementing the right controls

Takeaway: Describes the signs that an employee might become an insider threat and recommends the various controls and monitoring that can be implemented to mitigate such threats.In Part 1 of this two-part series, I explored the three primary types of insider threats: theft of intellectual property by its creators, fraud by non-management personnel in critical need of cash, and damage to information resources by IT administrators. In...

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