I agree Hamachi is very powerful and convenient. There is also another option, called Teamviewer, which does basically the same thing. You can install it as a service on your home computer, set a password, and then you can access it from anywhere. It can be used for file transfer and remote control.
The advantage is that Teamviewer doesn't need to be installed on the computer you're using. The disadvantage seems to me to be a slightly lower connection speed (than when I use Hamachi).
Posted by: Mike at July 25, 2010 1:44 AM
SOS Online is a basic but feature-rich option.
You backup your files, keep them safe, and have access to them. You also have access to previous versions. I am a learner in this field and have a basic website dealing with online backup. There are many links there to follow for those interested. Running an office online is also a definite option now. I think.
Thanks,
JLB
(http://www.online-data-backup-info.com/)
Posted by: John at July 26, 2010 10:26 AM
Use NAS - Network Attached Storage:
An NAS provides space for your backups at home and while traveling you can access your files from any internet connection. Security is inherent in the NAS software. Since internet access to the NAS is provided with a browser even an iPad can access the files.
Posted by: Eric at July 27, 2010 8:24 AM
One thing I didn't notice in your evaluation of the several approaches, is the requirement to always have your computer online, if you choose to base your system on your home computer.
Posted by: Ron, Chandler, AZ at July 27, 2010 8:53 AM
A great, easy alternative is to use Pogoplug and connect an external hard drive to it. Put the files that you want to share on the hard drive. Then you can share these files via the Pogoplug web site and your friends can download from your external hard drive. I love mine!
Posted by: Lee Klein at July 27, 2010 9:17 AM
I've found LogMeIn Pro2 version is an excellent option for accessing any files on a home network. Secure, easy to use file manager type interface.
Posted by: Tom Knibbs at July 27, 2010 10:24 AM
I use SugarSync (www.sugarsync.com), which is proving to be an EXCELLENT solution for my many multiple gigs. Secure, private, shareable, many features.
Posted by: Chuck at July 27, 2010 11:01 AM
I have been using Drop Box. I have a free 2 GB folder in the cloud. It automatically syncs with a Drop Box folder on each of my computers. I do zero work, do not have to initiate back ups etc. It is the exact answer that this poster is looking for. It is also a backup of my working files in another physical location. All my files are also accessible from other computers through a browser. I had been skeptical of cloud storage but this is a perfect well thought out solution. It is so good that I decided to upgrade to 50GB storage for 10 dollars a month.
www.dropbox.com
Good suggestion. I use dropbox to make mp3s (podcasts) and other documents available to my Android-based phone as well as all computers I happen to have it installed on.
29-Jul-2010
Posted by: John at July 27, 2010 11:05 AM
GBridge is very nice for tunneling and it can be used for backup. It uses your google account. It's rather geeky, not very user friendly.
Posted by: Tim at July 27, 2010 12:07 PM
I have been using Dropbox for a couple of years, and I love it. It allows you to create Sharing Folders that you can use to share files with specific people. For example, I created a Sharing Folder that only my sister and I can access, and we share photos through it. It's free for 2Gb of storage but you can increase that by referring people. If they download the program, you receive an additional 0.25Gb of storage up to a maximum of 5Gb. I am currently up to 3.75Gb of free storage. It is really easy to use and comes with a great introductory tutorial. It also allows you to use Drag & Drop to upload files. I highly recommend it!
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I agree Hamachi is very powerful and convenient. There is also another option, called Teamviewer, which does basically the same thing. You can install it as a service on your home computer, set a password, and then you can access it from anywhere. It can be used for file transfer and remote control.
Posted by: Mike at July 25, 2010 1:44 AMThe advantage is that Teamviewer doesn't need to be installed on the computer you're using. The disadvantage seems to me to be a slightly lower connection speed (than when I use Hamachi).
SOS Online is a basic but feature-rich option.
Posted by: John at July 26, 2010 10:26 AMYou backup your files, keep them safe, and have access to them. You also have access to previous versions. I am a learner in this field and have a basic website dealing with online backup. There are many links there to follow for those interested. Running an office online is also a definite option now. I think.
Thanks,
JLB
(http://www.online-data-backup-info.com/)
Use NAS - Network Attached Storage:
An NAS provides space for your backups at home and while traveling you can access your files from any internet connection. Security is inherent in the NAS software. Since internet access to the NAS is provided with a browser even an iPad can access the files.
Posted by: Eric at July 27, 2010 8:24 AMOne thing I didn't notice in your evaluation of the several approaches, is the requirement to always have your computer online, if you choose to base your system on your home computer.
Posted by: Ron, Chandler, AZ at July 27, 2010 8:53 AMA great, easy alternative is to use Pogoplug and connect an external hard drive to it. Put the files that you want to share on the hard drive. Then you can share these files via the Pogoplug web site and your friends can download from your external hard drive. I love mine!
Posted by: Lee Klein at July 27, 2010 9:17 AMI've found LogMeIn Pro2 version is an excellent option for accessing any files on a home network. Secure, easy to use file manager type interface.
Posted by: Tom Knibbs at July 27, 2010 10:24 AMI use SugarSync (www.sugarsync.com), which is proving to be an EXCELLENT solution for my many multiple gigs. Secure, private, shareable, many features.
Posted by: Chuck at July 27, 2010 11:01 AMI have been using Drop Box. I have a free 2 GB folder in the cloud. It automatically syncs with a Drop Box folder on each of my computers. I do zero work, do not have to initiate back ups etc. It is the exact answer that this poster is looking for. It is also a backup of my working files in another physical location. All my files are also accessible from other computers through a browser. I had been skeptical of cloud storage but this is a perfect well thought out solution. It is so good that I decided to upgrade to 50GB storage for 10 dollars a month.
www.dropbox.com
29-Jul-2010
Posted by: John at July 27, 2010 11:05 AM
GBridge is very nice for tunneling and it can be used for backup. It uses your google account. It's rather geeky, not very user friendly.
Posted by: Tim at July 27, 2010 12:07 PMI have been using Dropbox for a couple of years, and I love it. It allows you to create Sharing Folders that you can use to share files with specific people. For example, I created a Sharing Folder that only my sister and I can access, and we share photos through it. It's free for 2Gb of storage but you can increase that by referring people. If they download the program, you receive an additional 0.25Gb of storage up to a maximum of 5Gb. I am currently up to 3.75Gb of free storage. It is really easy to use and comes with a great introductory tutorial. It also allows you to use Drag & Drop to upload files. I highly recommend it!
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