SyncBackPro

SyncBackPro, developed by 2BrightSparks, allows you to backup your files to different folders, different drives, and over the network or internet.

Note: At the time of writing, I was using SyncBackPro V5.11.3.0

This is not a comparison of different software for backing up, it’s a review of SyncBack alone.
However, the decision to review SyncBackPro was done after heavy research on the web for different backup software solutions.

If you are looking for an all-in-one backup service, like one that automatically backs up your files to the cloud (and provides the cloud space), SyncBack is probably NOT for you. For that, you should look into Mozy, Carbonite, or one of the other similar offerings. Although less streamlined, you can use Syncback to backup to Amazon’s popular cloud storage, Amazon S3. However, as of right now, you would need a 3rd-party program, like TntDrive or WebDrive, to map the cloud drive as a Windows Drive, and then set SyncBack to backup to the mapped drive.
2BrightSparks informed me that version 6 of the software (currently being beta tested) will natively offer Amazon S3 and Google Storage support.

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Microsoft Xbox Sensor

Word is out that Microsoft is building a “sensor bar” for the Xbox 360.  This is of course a move to compete with the shockingly successful Wii. Instead of detecting the waggles of controllers like in the Wii, the bar supposedly detects full body movement and sound without the use of controllers. There are two sensors on the bar, along with a mic and a camera that take of the body movement. Technical details are not yet available. The sensor bar is claimed to have all these features:

• Hand gesture and full body control of characters and games.
• You can kick, punch, duck, dive, jump and so forth with your body while playing a fighting game.
• Small movements like grabbing, scrolling and pinching are detected.
• The camera will allow for video conferencing.
• Trivia games through live will show the other player. Buzzing in is done by clapping.
• Very importantly, the sensor will pick up what you are doing, not what your friends sitting in the back are doing.

Kindle DX

We just got a quick first in-person look at Amazon’s new Kindle DX. It looks bigger! Some quick thoughts on the device:

• It’s not that different than the Kindle 2. Way too similar. It rocks auto-rotation and a big screen that makes it easier to read. But, otherwise, it’s pretty much the same machine.
• The screen looks great. The black seems stronger than the black on the Kindle 2. However, this could just be for the demo units.
• The screen refresh complainers won’t be pleased… The black flashes on page turns still exist.
• The keyboard is improved, though still uncomfortable. The keys are raised and offer a slightly more natural feel.
• The DX is a much larger device than the Kindle 2. It’s not very portable in the sense of throw in your bag and go. Portability-wise, the Kindle 2 isn’t much of a contender either. The size upgrade seems worth it in this case.

Random Facts, part 2

Someone told me I couldn’t keep a blog going for 2 months.
Well, Today makes 2 months!
And, coincidentally, 20th post. So here they are- the rest of the random facts.

11. A US dime has 118 ridges around its edge.
12. On average, a person falls asleep in seven minutes.
13. The average person types 56% of characters on the left hand.
14. The only fish that can blink with both eyes is a shark.
15. There are less people than chicken on earth.
16. Ironically, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak in England.
17. The longest 1-syllable word in is “screeched” (in the English language).
18. An American flag flies over the Parliament building on a Canadian two dollar bill.
19. In the movie “Pulp Fiction,” all of the clocks are stuck on 4:20.
20. Orange, silver, and purple can not be rhymed with anything in the English language.

Random Facts, part 1

In preparation for the 20th blog post I decided I’ll post 20 random facts.

You’ll get the second half on the two month anniversary of this blog!

1. A regulation golf ball has 336 dimples.
2. The longest word that can be typed with only the left hand is stewardesses.
3. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
4. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10.
5. Al Capone’s business card said he was a used furniture dealer.
6. A dragonfly has a life span of 24 hours.
7. It’s impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.
8. The microwave was invented after a researcher walked by a radar tube and a chocolate bar melted in his pocket.
9. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
10. An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain.

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