Thursday, 17 May 2012

Free File Sync Tools

Do you have a laptop that you want to backup from time to time to an external Hard Drive or a Desktop that you wish to backup.
Do you want to sync files to another PC so you can backup your Pictures and Videos of Your kids in case your PC crashes
The nice thing about sync tools is the only copy what has changed it can be done one way or both ways
Here is a list and screen shots of a few little tools that I have found easy to use for the non technical

FreeSync - You control  when it syncs your data it is easy to use but the Syncs need to be done manually you can't schedule.
It is easy to use and can sync multiple folder locations or to multiple devices
http://freefilesync.sourceforge.net/


Allway Sync
http://allwaysync.com/download.html
This tool is easy to use and is free for Home Use they have an excellent web site that guides you and helps you with issues.

Screen Shots




Try and Buy Solutions
Good Sync is an excellent tool that you can try and then buy it is great for both home and small business users
http://www.goodsync.com/
http://www.goodsync.com/how-it-works/overview

The tools mention above I have used and find them easy to use for the novice computer user to the expert user.
Try and see which one you like

Wednesday, 16 May 2012

Anti-Virus and Malware Free Useful Tools

This list of tools can help just about anyone solve virus issues from the Novice user to the Expert user

from Sophos Virus Solutions
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools.aspx
This site has tools for both MAC and PC users.

Rootkit Virus Removal tool
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-anti-rootkit.aspx

Free online Virus Scan solutions
http://www.kaspersky.ca/downloads/free-anti-virus-scan

Malware Removal tools
www.malwarebytes.org
Excellent free Tool for Virus Removal

Stinger by Mcafee for Virus Removal
http://www.mcafee.com/us/downloads/free-tools/how-to-use-stinger.aspx
Stinger is a standalone utility used to detect and remove specific viruses. It is not a substitute for full anti-virus protection, but rather a tool to assist administrators and users when dealing with an infected system. Stinger utilizes next-generation scan engine technology, including process scanning, digitally signed .DAT files, and scan performance optimizations. It detects and removes threats identified under the "List Viruses" icon in the Stinger application.

Avast Anti-Virus free for home users both MAC and PC
http://www.avast.com/en-ca/index