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    External Hard Drive Alternative?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by cashey, Mar 4, 2006.

  1. cashey

    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rather than buying an external hard drive, is it possible to use my desktop pc (which has adequate HD space) as a back up?
     
    cashey, Mar 4, 2006
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You can network your PC and notebook through your internet connection or LAN, you can easily back up files that way.
     
    coriolis, Mar 4, 2006
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    cashey Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks - are there any good quick reference / how to guides anywhere?
     
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    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Head over to the NetWorking and Wireless forums, or do a quick forum search as a start!
     
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    will do - thanks again
     
    cashey, Mar 4, 2006
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