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    I need some form of backup / cloud computing.

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sainter, Sep 12, 2011.

  1. sainter

    sainter Newbie

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    Hey guys, I just bought a laptop for college. I want a way to backup my files over wifi.

    Is there any good system which will automatically backup all of my word files ?
     
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    MoabUtah Notebook Consultant

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    chimpanzee Notebook Virtuoso

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    definitely live mesh. You can even directly open them if you have a newer version of office(I know 2010 can, not sure about older version).
     
    chimpanzee, Sep 12, 2011
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    BoldExtreme Notebook Enthusiast

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    you can sign up here using my referral link and get 5 GB of free space to backup your files and have them synced across multiple computers if you want and / or your mobile phone.

    SugarSync has an iPhone and an Android and a BlackBErry application, so let's say you are in a bank and quickly need your passport copy, simply open the app and it will be like a portal to all your files that are uploaded to the cloud

    It is very secure and your data is encrypted so even the Sugar Sync staff can't see your files

    I stopped using DropBox since it only has 2 GB for the free account.

    Referral link: https://www.sugarsync.com/referral?r...paign=referral
     
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    Abidderman Notebook Deity

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    I just started using MyPCBackup today, so I will let you know in a day or 3 how I like it and how well it works. Says it can sync from multiple computers and has a phone app like above. It has 14 day free trial, then its $4.95 a month. I need this same thing for work, so will likely try out a couple before I decide.
     
    Abidderman, Sep 13, 2011
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    I will try out the others named on here too. Thanks to all for the suggestions. And thanks for opening this thread Sainter.
     
    Abidderman, Sep 13, 2011
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    Fishon I Will Close You

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    Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office

    I use this. At one point it did not show up in Excel and had to:

    Step 1 Uninstall Google Connect
    Step 2 Locate the directory C:/Program Files (x86)/Google
    Step 3 Delete the "Connect" Folder
    Step 4 Reboot Computer
    Step 5 Re-Install Google Connector
    Step 6 Open MS Excel and login to your account
     
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