Backup a Tivo drive: Is there a way (ie windows or linux software) to clone a series 2 Tivo hard drive using only an XP laptop and a couple of external usb hard drive enclosures? ( I don't have a desktop pc into which I would put the Tivo drive and a second, to be cloned, drive.)
posted on Aug 6, 2008 - 3 answers

OS X Backup Filter. I use a mac mini with it's limited had disc space, so also use an external USB drive to store big stuff like my iTunes Library, Lightroom Catalog, and Downloads. I need automatic backup help. [more inside]
posted on Aug 5, 2008 - 8 answers

What's the best way to setup a 500gb external hard drive to backup windows and linux? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 8 answers

A disk in your Server2003 software RAID fails: How do you know which physical disk to pull? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 10 answers

Is there a way to back up Firefox bookmarks as a regular "folder" of shortcut (url) files? I know this is possible in IE - it stores the favorites as shortcut files (or at least it used to, I haven't used it in ages), so it was a simple copy and paste job. In Firefox, the only thing I can figure out how to do is export an HTML file with links to all my bookmarks. This is annoying and useless to me.
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 5 answers

using pidgin/trillian i can automatically back up my chats to convenient plain text logs. using google chat i understand that chats are backed up to the google servers and you can search through them through gmail.com However i was wondering if there was anyway i could get a local copy of these chats preferably in plain text form? Maybe a program or script to help accomplish this? Thanks!
posted on Jul 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Data Backup Filter: I have about 6TB (yes TB, not GB) of data. I need to back it up BEFORE it crashes. I also need a good way to share it on the network. How can I do this? Details within... [more inside]
posted on Jul 8, 2008 - 28 answers

Can you suggest improvements and help me work out the details of my plan to back up several hundred GB using the Mac? [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 15 answers

I am upgrading my PC and I have questions regarding transferring my data. This is probably a total newbie question but I can't seem to find a straight answer anywhere. [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

I recently got a new web host that I'm going to use for backup and I'm looking for a free AJAX web interface / CMS to manipulate files online. See inside... [more inside]
posted on Jul 1, 2008 - 6 answers

My mom and my brother are looking for a simple, solid online backup solution for their Windows XP computers. I know that there are sites like Carbonite, Mozy, and Crashplan. What I don't know is how good or simple any of these sites are or if there are others that are better that I just don't know about. Also, how heavily does the background services these site's software install impact system performance?
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there any point backing up my DVD collection if I could just download replacements? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 18 answers

Recommend a good tool to remotely backup/synchronize large folders to my home NAS. [more inside]
posted on Jun 18, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I preserve / back up long sms conversations with one other person -- simply as long chunks of plain text containing entire conversations? [more inside]
posted on Jun 16, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I measure daily adds/changes to a set of data, for backup purposes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 10, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the best way to back up a Debian Linux install? I have a virtual hosted Debian instance I use as a personal server, but right now I'm not doing anything to back it up. So what's the best way to do that? One thing I'd like to be able to do is take a snapshot of the entire installation, so that I could restore the entire system on another machine (or virtual machine) so that any software I'd installed would work and stay configured. [more inside]
posted on Jun 9, 2008 - 11 answers

I need software that backs up my pictures to archival DVDs. It must do incremental backups, allow me to access the pictures without special software, allow me to set the DVD recording speed (so my archival DVDs don't get destroyed). What app meets all three seemingly simple but yet mutually exclusive criteria? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I be sure I buy DRM free? [more inside]
posted on Jun 3, 2008 - 19 answers

Does anyone know where I can find the operating software and a manual for an HP Powerwise 2100 Battery Backup? APC bought HP's battery backups unit in 1994, but this unit seems to work great. I want to control it from my PC but have no software and no instructions. I've visited all of the manual sites and software download sites I can think of.
posted on May 27, 2008 - 1 answers

Give me some ideas to manage my files, my data, my general computer setup etc. etc. for best use from multiple locations. [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 8 answers

Why won't Norton Ghost make a recovery point for my C drive? [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Time capsule/Mac trouble--help me start backing up my data with a minimum of muss/fuss! [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2008 - 9 answers

Help, Backup-Filter: "Access Denied" error when using Memeo's AutoBackup Software to wirelessly backup a laptop HD to a password protected external hard drive that is directy connected to the wireless router via USB. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 1 answers

What's the best backup solution for (Ubuntu) Linux? I need a backup as complete as possible of a home directory of ~10+ GB, nightly, etc. I have two large external USB 2.0 drives for the purpose... [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2008 - 11 answers

How should I go about formating and re-installing Mac OSX on a computer I've been upgrading and using for five years? I want to start fresh and clean with a new install of OSX, but with all my songs, photos, movies intact in iTunes and iPhoto on the new system. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 12 answers

What's the easiest way to restore my OS X 10.4 backup of my iBook laptop onto my shiny new OS X 10.5 Macbook? The catch: I made the backup using rsync, to a Linux file server. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Are there any issues with backing up multiple computers to one external hard drive? And which drives come with simple, one touch backup software? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

We're a small research lab, that uses a series of servers. A smart person would have these machines backed up regularly. But we're not that smart ... [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 22 answers

Need recommendations for portable hard drives. The reviews on newegg and amazon are too rah rah or doomsday. [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 29 answers

Diesel generator question: What is the typical fuel consumption rate of a 5kW, 10kW or 20kW unit at various load factors? How much does this vary (in litres per hour, or per day) between the same sizes of unit from different manufacturers? [more inside]
posted on Apr 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Finish this Windows math question: FREE(x+y+z)=backed up DVD [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 11 answers

What is your favorite Online Backing Service? and why?
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 13 answers

Does anyone have a practical guide for IBM's Tivoli Storage Manager (Express)? Specifically restoring. I'm particularly after a step by step guide to restoring an entire server after a major hardware failure or disaster.
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 2 answers

I need a reliable service that is either free, or low, cost for my research files. What is the best option? [more inside]
posted on Mar 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Anyone know of a backup script or utility that won't hurt the OLD copy? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I like Windows Home Server, but need to keep my PC media box to run my media center. Can I get the same features (remote access, automatic backup, and media extension) without decapitating it, i.e. by switching to Vista, using dedicated applications, or running WHS differently than advertised? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 5 answers

How do I repair jpegs I accidentally trashed and recovered (WinXP)? [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Anyone have a sample written, formal (corporate) backup procedure? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 6 answers

What is the best work-flow process for handling digital photos from capture, processing to archive? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the best online backup solution for my ReadyNAS NV+? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 7 answers

What's good, easy-to-use, backup software for Windows? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 15 answers

Is there a way to make my external hard drive only accessible to me without too seriously decreasing the ease of use when I am using it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 6 answers

I've rolled my own backup solution, and I want to know if I could/should be doing anything more. What I'm basically doing now is copying over everything every 10 days, and deleting anything that's over 4 backups old. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 24 answers

Can someone please find me a backup solution for OSX...that fit some VERY specific requirements. [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm Looking for an Online File Backup Site that is insured by Insurance Company not to shut down unexpectedly someday and have you lose all your backed-up information? [more inside]
posted on Feb 5, 2008 - 15 answers

I need some backup software that can handle a few conditions, and I need it 3 hours ago.... [more inside]
posted on Jan 28, 2008 - 20 answers

When doing a backup in Windows XP, how the heck do I create an "ASR recovery diskette" without a floppy drive? [more inside]
posted on Jan 20, 2008 - 12 answers

I am thinking about signing up for a service like Mozy, but I am just scared to pull the trigger? I have a lot of trouble trusting that there's no way anyone can get to my data. I'm not that important, but I suppose it could be useful to someone. Can someone explain in technical detail why I can or cannot completely trust the security surround a service like Mozy. I asked them, but they say their service is the best and it would never be compromised! Never ever! Ever!
posted on Jan 17, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a free alternative to NTI Shadow Backup on Windows. The features I'm most interested in are "Backup whenever the file is changed" and file versioning.
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 4 answers

How can I save my digicam pics (retrieved from various old CDs and DVDs) and not spend weeks on it? Currently many of them crash (Windows) Explorer. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 6 answers