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No cloud backup for me Kels, also I have found that WD 2,5" 1 TB WD My Passport, USB 3.0 is 10$ more than 750GB version. It's flagged as best buy.. As for the backup. I have data on my machine and on external disk which is not always connected. What are the chances that both of the drives stop to work at the same time.. So Transcend disk is not soldered to the case and thus it would be your suggestion Mr_Smartepants?

I plan to buy myself a new external 2.5" hard drive, that will be mostly used for backup purposes. These two disks are my choice: HDD External 2.5" 750 GB StoreJet 25M3 Transcend, USB 3,0 HDD External 2,5" 750 GB WD My Passport, USB 3.0 WD looks/is more attractive that Transcend except it has 24 months warranty while Transcend has 36 months warranty. Any recommendations/experience on this?

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The best protection is knowledge. Power user can live with hardware firewall (router) and for instance Microsoft Windows Defender in Windows 8 or Microsoft Security Essentials, although in my opinion Microsoft protection cannot be compared to Eset, Emsisoft or Agnitum AV solutions.

Unfortunately no, winners of the each software will be randomly selected.

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Ok, so what would you suggest lego? I think that Philips Master LEDspot GU10 7W is around 16-18 pounds on ebay. Here in Croatia they are way to expensive. They cost more than 50$ a piece

Has anyone tried this LED lamp? Philips Master LEDspot GU10 7W I have a lot of 50W halogen GU10 lamps in my apartment and I would like to replace those with LED, but I'm not sure if LED is strong enough to replace halogen lamps. LED is still very expensive.

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Officially no, but it was supported until the RTM release. I seriously doubt that it is not compatible. This seems like a pure marketing decision.

Done, please try if it works OK. Regards, Nik

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I will ask him to join this topic so he can give you more info on this. Regards, Nik

Unfortunately, my good friend from Microsoft contacted me and said the following: No, that would not be legal. You would need Microsoft’s copyright blessing to host Microsoft code for download. That’s what copyright is - a right to copy or host a copy of something that is protected by copyright. I notice folks on that thread don’t obviously grasp that. Of note, Microsoft DOES host an updates ISO every month: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/913086 If you were to host a Windows 7 ISO, I can guarantee that you’ll get a DMCA takedown notice. Of note, the reason digital river hosts ISOs is because they DO have copyright permission from Microsoft to do so (as they sell Windows 7 digital downloads, and must obviously have the right to redistribute a copy (hence, they have a “right to copy” - copyright). It’s amazing how many people just don’t get it. Please don’t be one of those people - Microsoft’s lawyers are pretty nasty. ----- Therefore, since we are walking on the DMCA edge here, I'll have to say NO, preventing the forum shutdown notice.

@bphlpt Hi mate, can you please make a post on the frontpage please, as before http://www.wincert.net/news/software/3359-easeus-todo-backup-review-and-giveaway Regards, Nik

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there seem to be lower interest in this application although it helped me to restore data when some other applications failed, like GetDataBack or Active Undelete. Guys, would you be so kind to post your names in the comments on the frontpage: http://www.wincert.net/news/software/3300-icare-data-recovery-standard-giveaway Also, have in mind to like Facebook on Google+ or/and Facebook. Regards, Nik

No problem, you're in, I forgot to put the end date.

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Hello bphlpt, yup, I've put you in, but unfortunately you weren't chosen. If some of our lucky winners doesn't reply to our mail, we will randomly choose another winner. http://www.wincert.net/news/software/3288-winrar-v4-20-giveaway

It's over, but please be faster next time, also follow the rules Ricko Kels managed to get in, now I just have to randomly generate 5 numbers..

It is Rick, everybody can join.

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I can't open it, as it has been removed