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Backup, Share & Sync Data Securely Across Platforms With Norton Zone

by A. Rehman on December 19, 2012

With the likes of Bitdefender, Acronis, Comodo and numerous other renowned system and internet security providers already having released their dedicated cloud storage solutions, it was about time that Symantec came up with a solution of its own. Available as a free (limited) beta, Norton Zone Cloud Sharing is a cross-platform online data backup and sharing tool for web, Windows, Mac, Android and iOS laced with quite a few sought-after features. As with several already existing services, Norton Zone Cloud Sharing is offering an initial 5GB of free cloud storage to each registered member, which can be further expanded by subscribing to various paid plans. In addition to the conventional online file backup, restoration & sharing tools, the app also offers stringent data protection mechanism through patent-pending encryption key management, complete control over shared folders, multi-account online collaboration, universal file format support, on-the-fly malware scanner integration, and the luxury to track, browse & restore file versions dating back as far as 3 months. Read More

Nexus 10 Toolkit: One-Click Root, Unroot, Unlock & Driver Installation

by Zayed Rehman on November 23, 2012

Android

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I don’t own a Nexus device, never have, and throughout that time, I have envied those who do. The reason is simple; an unbelievably paced and strong developer support. To prove my point, recognized developer and XDA-Developers forum member ‘mskip’ has just released an all-in-one toolkit for the Google Nexus 10, just a short while after releasing his toolkit for the Nexus 4. In case you’re not familiar with the Nexus 4 toolkit, this Google Nexus 10 Toolkit, in addition to unlocking your tablet's bootloader and rooting it, offers a plethora of additional features that make it a must-have for both novice and advanced users. The toolkit, as per trend, is only available for the Windows platform. Read on after the jump for more on the toolkit and how you can use it to prepare your Nexus 10 tablet for some serious mods. Read More

Transfer Contacts & Media From iPhone Or Android To Windows Phone With Perlego’s SaveIt!

by Hamza Khalid on November 21, 2012

Windows Phone

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While it is easy to backup your phone data if you plan to stay on your current platform for a long time, things can get a bit messy when switching to another OS. Windows Phone 8 is the latest smartphone platform to be released, and we are sure that a lot of people have been avoiding the allures of modern UI, Xbox integration and MS Office just because they have become too comfortable with their Android or iOS device, and don’t want to risk losing their data. SaveIt! is an app that takes this love for personal data out of the equation when you consider switching to another platform. It backs up all your important data to the cloud, and you can import everything to any other device, be it on iOS, Android or Windows Phone (BlackBerry and Symbian are supported as well). Read More

Nexus 4 Toolkit: One-Click Root, Unlock, Recovery, Drivers & More

by Zayed Rehman on November 17, 2012

Android

One click root for the Google Nexus 4 is now available! Earlier we brought to you an extensive guide on rooting and installing ClockworkMod recovery on Nexus 4, and it was no walk in the park, to be honest. However, thanks to the hard work and efforts of XDA-Developers forum member and recognized developer “mskip”, we now have a truly all-in-one Google Nexus 4 Toolkit. Now, what makes this deal even sweeter is the addition of more than just a one-click bootloader unlock and root. Automatic driver installation, backup, flashing, mods, recovery booting and more. The Toolkit is strictly available for the Windows platform for now. Normally, the paradigm of Android development related to specific devices is always unpredictable, but I’m looking at a Nexus here, so no surprises at how fast this has come our way. Read More

Backup User Folders & System Files From Multiple Windows Installations

by Fawad Mir on November 02, 2012

Windows

Recently, I switched from one laptop to another, and anyone who has every done it before, knows how time taking it can be. Setting up the operating system, installing drives and getting all the programs we use is one thing, but you also have to copy all the data from your old computer to your new one. The different types of data including your documents, images, music, videos, archives etc., are all saved in different locations. If you have personalized your internet browser, you also need to copy the profile of the browser you are using, as well as all the fonts you have accumulated over time. Normally, you have to look for all this data manually and transfer them to the other system. Wouldn’t it be easier if all the data could be selected instantly without having to navigate around in different folders and hard drive volumes? Gotcha! Backup Utility does exactly that. It provides you with a complete list of all the important data under one roof. Read More

Fast Back’em Uses Data Repositories To Quickly Sync Files Between Multiple PCs

by Waqas Ahmed on October 05, 2012

Windows

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It doesn’t hurt to keep a backup of your important files, particularly when storage mediums, such as HDDs, flash drives, SD cards etc. don’t cost a fortune nowadays. Not to mention, the free cloud storage services and their paid subscriptions that can be bought for the price of a toothpaste. The point is, wherever you keep your backed up data, the task itself is of utmost importance. Data backup tools are not that hard to find, too, but if you're still in search for one that suits your taste, try Fast Back’em, an application for Windows that lets you effortlessly create backup copies and the whole procedure is pretty quick. The application employs a system governed by synchronization logic that reduces the overall time taken for backups. It compares files between the destination directory and your data Repository, and moves only those files to the backup folder that are new or have been recently updated. This way, the backup can be created on multiple computers. Read More

Compare Advance Lets You Backup, Sync & Mirror Data In Windows

by Waqas Ahmed on September 19, 2012

Windows

Some applications ooze simplicity and ease-of-use, and Compare Advance daringly qualifies for being one of them. It’s a user-friendly application that’s designed to let users compare two different folders to find any similarities or dissimilarities between the stored content in each. Obviously, you can simply put two folder windows side by side for some manual nitpicking, but what Compare Advance actually does, is that it automatically finds similar and non-similar files among the folders and presents them in separate panes, which definitely saves a lot time from being wasted. Comparing files isn’t the only weapon up its arsenal; the program also allows you to synchronize, backup or mirror files from one directory to the other, within a few clicks. Read More

Backup Firefox, Chrome Or Opera Profiles Locally Or On Cloud

by Fawad Mir on August 28, 2012

Windows

Most new browsers, the likes of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and Opera are packed with a number of customization features. They provide you with options to tailor the browsing experience according to your personal requirements. However, in the event of a system wipe or crash, all customizations are lost, and if you don't have the backup of preferences and settings, you need to reconfigure the browser's settings. That’s where browser backup programs and extensions come in. Earlier, we covered browser backup application, such as Hekasoft Backup & Restore that lets you create backup of browser profiles and software. Today, we have another similar application called BrowserBackup that focuses on helping you create backups of Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera and Chromium browsers. You can choose no compression, or a custom compression rate and save the backup, both locally and on the cloud. Moreover, the application allows you to choose the default browser profile, or manually select the data and profile folders containing your saved browser data. Read More

Completely Backup Android Devices To PC Without Root Or Bootloader Unlock

by Zayed Rehman on August 27, 2012

Android

Unlocking the bootloader and consequently rooting an Android device, means loosing all your apps, the data that followed along, and all your settings. This may not seem like a big deal to experienced Android users who will take a few minutes in setting up their phone as it was before, but if a user has build up quite some data on a completely stock Android device and now wishes to root it, it's safe to to say, will be caught up in loads of trouble trying to get the apps back and obviously the data will be lost. Luckily for such users, XDA-Developers forum member Gigadroid has released a Windows based tool called Ultimate Backup Tool that lets you backup all data onto your PC, letting you restore it later. The specialty that Ultimate Backup holds over its peers is the ability to backup apps and data without root! The tool was tested by the developer on a Galaxy Nexus and is said to work for an Android device running Android 4.0 and up. Read More

LightMan Writer: Save Important Data By Writing On CDs/DVDs

by Fawad Mir on August 27, 2012

Windows

Even though hard disks of today have huge capacities, they are not reliable for storing important information. A hard disk crash can occur at any time, and it can be quite devastating if there is no backup present. Previously, we have covered some very good applications that allow you to monitor hard disk performance to avoid crashes, such as DiskCheckup, a tool that lets you easily keep a close eye on Drive Info and Smart Info. However, even after all that, a hard disk is still not a safe option to keep your important data safe. One option is for you to buy some cloud storage and upload the data to the cloud, but since saving data online makes it easier for hackers to steal it, saving sensitive information on cloud storage is really risky. A safe option is to save the data on a CD or DVD drive. You can write multiple disks and easily save them in any location you want without the risk of losing the data. LightMan Writer is simple to use application for Windows that allows you to easily write data onto CD and DVD disks. It provides you with multiple options to create different types of CDs and DVDs, such as Data Disc, Audio Disc, Video Disc, Image Disc etc. Read More

Image Backup For Windows 8: Create Clone Images Of Your Hard Drive

by Fawad Mir on August 21, 2012

Windows

Regular backup tools only allow you to create backups of files and folders without saving the original folder structure and Master Boot Record information along with them. Even if you select all the files in the folder, you will have to manually place them in their original locations once you decide to restore the package. Image Backups are tools that are designed to backup all information of a disk volume, or the complete hard drive, along with the Master Boot Record, and even the empty space inside a volume. A backup of this kind is helpful in case your hard disk crashes and you cannot afford to manually setup everything in its original form. For instance, if you backup a hard drive volume with complex folder structures, normal backup program will not be able to restore everything in its original form. However, if you create a backup image of the complete volume, everything can be restored in its original state. Image Backup for Windows 8 is a disk-imaging software that allows you to create images of complete volumes and hard disks, and restore them later with all the information intact. Keep reading to find out more about Image Backup for Windows 8. Read More

LojiklSweep: Backup System Settings, Files, Folders & Registry Keys

by Fawad Mir on August 11, 2012

Windows

Keeping backups of important documents is necessary. There are some files in your computer that you cannot risk losing, and you may never know when your hard drive might crash, or a virus might corrupt your files and folders. Moreover, anyone with malicious intentions can also delete your files if they get access to your computer. Whatever the case, if you have a backup of your data saved somewhere, it turns out a real life saver in such situations. Although data recovery utilities are capable of recovering lost files, they often fail to restore the complete structural integrity, leaving users with no other option than to manually repair recovered items. Today, we have an application for Windows called LokijklSweep, which not only lets you backup important files and folders, but also allows you to save other elements of the operating system itself, such as Current User Profile, Desktop, Internet Explorer Favorites, Firefox Application Data Folder, Fonts, My Documents, My Music etc. You can add Filters for including and excluding specific file types from the backup operation, and include registry keys in the backup. Read More

File Arranger: Backup & Auto-Sort Files For Better Organization

by Waqas Ahmed on August 07, 2012

Windows

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As we reach the apex of one version of Windows’ lifespan, Microsoft releases a new OS with latest enhancements and feature-sets. Just as we moved from Windows XP to Windows Vista, and then to Windows 7, time is not far when most people will a make jump to Windows 8. However, before hopping onto a new operating system, its quite important to backup your files to a safe location, in an organized manner, so that the process doesn't disturb your workflow, or if windows upgrade process gets screwed, for whatever reasons. Likewise, sometimes people are not moving to a new OS, but rather, just want to organize their cluttered up folders, especially if they keep downloading all kind of files onto a single directory. This also helps to easily find the required files, as you already know where to look. For example, you wouldn’t want your music, documents, videos etc, all residing under one large folder. Perhaps this is the sole reason behind Windows Library, so you don’t randomly place files here and there. I have always been actively involved in covering file backup and organizing applications, and this time I’ve found a combination in the form of File Arranger, an open source utility that aims to help you in both the scenarios, whether you want to create backup or just need to rearrange your files. It’s designed to move/copy files from one directory to the other, meanwhile creating appropriate folders for each file, leaving you with less than half the effort. Details after the break. Read More

Make Nandroid Backups On Android Without Booting Into Recovery

by Haroon Q Raja on August 06, 2012

Android

Want to back up your Android phone or tablet without having to reboot it into recovery? Better yet, want to do it without even having a custom recovery installed (as long as your phone is rooted)? You can do exactly that now, thanks to a tool that makes them for you right from Android itself, eliminating the step of rebooting into recovery. For more details and the complete method, read on. Read More

Veeam: Free Backup & Replication Tool For VMWare & Hyper-V

by Abdullah Saqib on August 04, 2012

Windows

For IT professionals, Virtualization tools like VMWare and Microsoft Hyper-V hold immense importance as they allow multiple machines to function from within a host system, saving both time and resources. The significant nature of features like backup and replication are also rightfully needed for reliability and data integrity. Veeam is a free, data recovery and integrity software that manages virtualized environments effectively while focusing on hardware or software failure prevention. For instance, if you were doing a high priority task on a virtual machine, Veeam would ensure that no technical failure takes place in the first place and if it does, it will put into effect all necessary recovery methods. With the free version of this tool, you can backup a single virtual machine using VeeamZIP files, and recover it using the same files whenever needed. Read More

RecImg Manager: Backup And Restore System Snapshots In Windows 8

by Waqas Ahmed on July 11, 2012

Windows

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One of the very handy features Windows 8 comes with, is Refresh, which is quite useful should something go wrong and you need to restore Windows 8 to its default state without erasing your personal data (well, to some extent). Back in March, we featured an article detailing how the Refresh feature works, and how you can create a custom snapshot via integrated Windows 8 RecImg command-line tool. However, using RecImg is mainly targeted at power users, and folks who are looking for a rather simple and easy way to backup and restore system snapshots can give RecImg Manager a try. The Metro-interfaced app is developed by Slimware Utilities, and holds a minimalistic design. What makes it stand out from Refresh (or Reset, for that matter), is its ability to backup and restore user applications as well, along with system settings. However, all your personal files, like music, videos, photos and documents etc, remain intact. What’s more, the application also allows you to create backup schedules, which, in turn, automatically create snapshots according to the defined settings. Read on for more details. Read More