Creating a multi-scenario rescue USB flash drive. (Updated and expanded version of previous articles.)
*Edit – Tired of YouTube telling me I can’t embed videos on my own site because of background music.
PLEASE let me know if the embedded video at the bottom of this post is working.
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Ditching Dropbox
I’ve used Dropbox for some time here at TweakHound.com. A few months ago, Dropbox banned links from this site. I corrected the issue they had even though it was in fact bogus. No matter how hard I tried Dropbox would not rectify this situation. Truly poor, almost non-existent customer service. So I have dropped them for both this site and my paid, separate, personal account.
I am now going with MediaFire. They have a free account but I am going with the “Pro” version. It is currently half off at $3.75 per month (U.S.) billed annually or $5 month-to-month. With this I get:
– PC and mobile device access (app)
– Unlimited sharing
– Direct links to files
– 1TB (1000GB) of space
– and 20GB per file among other things.
I will be updating links here as I have time.
Acronis True Image And Win10
A few people asked me about using Acronis True Image and Win10.
First as I have stated repeatedly, I DO NOT install it. I only use the boot disk.
So, I have been using Acronis True Image 2015 since it came out. It has worked fine with Win10 UEFI and not, dual boot and not.
I just purchased TI 2017 and ditto there.
I don’t what else to say but if you have questions just ask.
And please, if you are gonna buy it use the link here so I get a commission.
Backup Your Computer Before Tuesday
Microsoft has a massive amount of critical and non-critical updates coming out Tuesday, November 11th.
Full list here: https://support.microsoft.com/kb/894199
Better backup your computer this weekend!
Acronis True Image Updated
Acronis True Image 2014 Update 1 build 6614 released.
“officially certified for Windows 8.1”
Log in to your account for the update.
Make sure you download the bootable media too!
Release Notes for Acronis True Image 2014 Update 1
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Acronis True Image Updated
True Image 2013 by Acronis Build #6514 is out.
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Get 10% off until 5/3.
Dropbox Updated
Dropbox has posted their
4th 5th update this month.
Version 1.6.9 1.6.10 was released today. Download. Release Notes
Not a member yet? Sign up for Dropbox!
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. This means that any file you save to your Dropbox will automatically save to all your computers, phones and even the Dropbox website.
Dropbox also makes it super easy to share with others, whether you’re a student or professional, parent or grandparent.
*updated 8:46am, 22DEC2012
Acronis True Image Home 2012 Updated
Acronis True Image Home 2012 has been updated to build 6131.
Log in to your account to download, be sure to download to bootable media too.
Release Notes
See: Backup Using Acronis True Image Home
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Acronis True Image Home 2012
Acronis True Image Home 2012 has been released
Links:
Buy Acronis True Image Home 2012
Upgrade to Acronis True Image Home 2012
Screenshots of the installation, program, and Boot CD. Plus more info and more links:
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Backup Article Greatest Hits – Vol. 1
Lame title I know but what else was I going to call it?
Backup week has concluded. I’m a little burned out from testing, editing screen shots, making videos, and writing.
(Do I sound like a whiny Hollywood type or what?!)
Time for a PBR and maybe a nip of Jack.
I’ll leave you with the list of backup articles from this past week:
Backup Using Acronis True Image Home
Backup Using Windows 7 Backup And Restore
Using Windows 7 System Image
Windows 7 Backup Options
Freeware Data Backup – Cobian Backup 10
Backup Files Using SyncToy
Backing Up Mozilla Firefox
Backing Up Google Chrome
Backing Up Internet Explorer
All-In-One Free Email Backup- MailStore
Manually Backup Web Mail
Backing Up Mozilla Thunderbird
Backing Up Microsoft Outlook
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