Friday, January 2, 2015

Software : Download of the day: FreeFileSync

Software : Download of the day: FreeFileSync


Download of the day: FreeFileSync

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Download of the day: FreeFileSync

There's never an excuse not to backup your vital data, and FreeFileSync makes it easier than ever.

Why you need it

Cloud storage is all the rage, but if you're looking to sync files to separate hard drives or partitions (rather than to online storage), you'll need to look for alternatives. That's where FreeFileSync comes in.

Syncing files across from one hard drive to another using FreeFileSync is a simple process, and the program can even copy long filenames or programs that are nestled in a lot of sub folders, something that would throw up an error were you to use the standard Windows transfer utility. This makes it ideal if you've just bought a new hard drive and want to move your documents onto it without being interrupted by errors and message boxes.

You can set up scheduled backups if you need to sync files on a recurring basis, which makes it ideal for heavy duty users and novices alike; administrators looking to keep network files safe and secure will love the option to create hourly backups, while less seasoned users will find this feature provides peace of mind even if such regular syncs are not required.

So how's this for a New Year's resolution: pledge to keep your data safely backed up with FreeFileSync.

Key features

  • Works on: PC, Mac, Linux
  • Versions: Free
  • Backup: Keep your files safe from disaster and back them up with FreeFileSync
  • Schedule: No matter what your needs are, you can select an appropriate schedule to regularly sync your data

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Microsoft could launch Office for Windows Phone within weeks

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Microsoft could launch Office for Windows Phone within weeks

Joe Belfiore, Mr Mobile at Microsoft, has moved to remind Windows Phone users that Microsoft has not abandoned work on bringing Office to the company's mobile platform.

In a blog post on Weibo, Belfiore wrote: "Our Office team has not forgotten Windows Phone." Windows Phone users might have seen themselves as being left behind given the recent launches of Office Mobile for iPad and Android (even on its own website, Windows Phone is third in the pecking order, behind the iPad and iPhone).

Belfiore admitted receiving comments and letters from Windows Phone aficionados who "expressed frustration" at those launches "without accompanying news around what will happen on Windows Phone."

Eastern promise

China is a market of growing importance for Microsoft and Belfiore hints that a few announcements will be made at a single event before the Chinese New Year which takes place on February 19.

Some of these features will be "specifically for the China market" and could be revealed at the Windows 10 event that is scheduled for January 21.

2015 is likely to be the year when Microsoft reveals more about the next iteration of Office 365, with its launch likely to happen towards the end of the year.

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