Can this be used manually as a backup feature? (Pumped by hand)
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No, but they do make a manual siphon pump that works very well. We received one free to try and it works so well that we realized that we could have bought the manual one instead. This battery operated one works well too but only attaches to non-threaded bottles.
365945
Yes, if You use the Software Included with the Portable Hard Drive, and set it up accordingly, You Just have to press the Button on top of the hardrive, and automatic backup is set! the Backup software included sucks though, you might what to do it your self with winrar, or use acronis true image home 2013/2014.
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There is a record function button on the unit so I'm sure you can. However, I've had no occasion to try it.
16187
It is a portable unit so unless you leave it plugged into your computer you will not be able to do backups but if you leave it attached all the time you can have auto backup through your antivirus program like Norton
545220
We set it up to sync. with Google Cloud for automatic backup real time, but you can program it to sync. with Drop Box, Windows cloud, and many other services. Check their website, I think there is more information there and instructions on how to do it.
1164704
Yes. You can specify which folders to be backed up, the type and frequency to be used.
2212062
Yes. And it can work as a personal Cloud Backup as well. Support Dropbox, Box and Drive integration too!
678057
you could use it to blow up a large exercise ball. I would rather you use a compressor to initially fill the space and then move to the pump to finish out. To do it manually, say a day or so even with it using the double stroke capability.
1810608
If you are backing up to an external drive, you will be fine. You can program the software to make scheduled backup to any drive but I do not know if you can change were the data resides unless you do that at installation of the software.
892180
Yes you can...it functions as any other thumb drive. But do some research while you're shopping for this particular brand or any other brand so you can educate yourself on how this product will work i.e. if it comes with additional software for formatting purposes. That's what I did... researched & educated myself about the product before i've bought it.
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No! And that's a huge problem for me because I use it as an emergency back-up and it was dead the other when I needed it:-( I do like it though. It records clearly. You just have to remember to charge it!
96545
Yes, used as backup. Tested it prior to Hurricane Sandy. Seemed to handle adequate volume.
956887
It's been a while since I started using it, but I think I just plugged it in, and it was automatic, as I recall. I know for sure that it was easy, and hasn't required any time to keep the backups going. I think it asks you about the desired frequency of backing up, and also whether incremental or total.
645134
This can act as an online backup device of sorts, but it isn't a replacement for a cloud back up service such as carbonite. you get a free license for their packaged online backup solution though. The files are all stored on the hard drive locally on the network. The "cloud" portion comes from it allowing you to access the local networked files remotely through a web browser interface, much like an FTP server.
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I understand that you can, in theory, but have read experts who advise against it. I use mine to back up Macs (which it does perfectly), but have a separate arrangement for PCs.
1609634
You can do that but the drive rebuilding process takes a long time and this unit isn't hot-swappalbe so you would have to shut down and open the case. You can attach external drives and back up files to them.
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You don't need to if you have your files backed up properly offline or in Neat Cloud. It's like going wireless on your phone...do you really need a landline. It's more about getting used to the concept and not an actual need to keep hard copies.