12 best laptop backup software

• IMPORTANT: Unlike the competition, the included software works with any cable, any brand SSD (including NVMe) or HDD, 2.5" or 3.5". Usage: Perfect for SSD upgrade for Notebook PCs. Also good for full system Backup, transfer to SSD, and making a duplicate HDD as standby.
• Package contents: USB to 2.5" SATA adapter cable, NTI Echo cloning software (Download and CD-ROM). Adapter uses advanced, 6Gbps high-speed ICs and works with any software.
• Versatile: NTI Echo 5 software works with any USB-to-SATA adapters, it supports cloning to NVMe, 2.5" SSD and HDD, also to 3.5" HDD. Features NTI's trademarked "Dynamic Resize" technology, which enables cloning to a target drive of equal, smaller, or bigger size.
• Powerful: Able to clone Windows, Linux, Mac, or Windows/Linux/Mac multi-OS partitions* (Please see NOTE below)
• NOTE*: Installed and run from Windows (10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista or XP), able to clone multi-OS partitions with Windows, Linux and Mac OSX on them. Adapter compatible with USB 3.0 and 2.0, transfer speed up to 6 Gbps. Does NOT support encrypted or dynamic disk types, no support for most types of RAID. The compatibility issue (with gaming PC such as Alienware, Predator) in the 1st bad review has been fixed since v4.6.0.378, please check NTIcorp website for updates and FAQs.

User questions & answers

Question:	Will the echo 5(latest for 2020) work any better than the echo 5 version that comes with the cloning kit
Answer:	They share the same software versions. The Cloning Kit package includes a 2.5" SATA-to-USB adapter, which is tested and quality proven to be compatible with the software. -- NTI Customer Service
Question:	Will this clone server 2016 between 2 sata 3.5 drives
Answer:	Yes it will, provided that your source drive isn’t configured as RAID or Dynamic Disk. Also, if you connect the 3.5” drives externally, you’ll need a special adapter cable with a power source; otherwise internal SATA connection will be fine. — NTI Customer Service
Question:	Will this clone from a external usb drive to a new internal sc308 128gb m.2 2280 sata drive
Answer:	Honestly, I couldn't get it to clone anything, and I'm pretty savvy with this stuff. I was luck to find something to fix what ECHO messed up while trying to clone my drive.
Question:	How many licenses
Answer:	Per software licensing laws, each unit is one license good for one PC. You can certainly install multiple times but on the same PC. Also, after installation, you can clone multiple hard drives (or SSDs) by connecting the source drive to the PC. Hope this helps. -- NTI Customer Service Additional Note: It's important to note that the Echo 2019 software can work with any adapter; and the adapter we include can work with any software. This increases your flexibility. Unlike kits of other brands, which actually bind the software and adapter together tightly: they can work only with each other. Please beware of this.

Product features

Dynamic Resize

With a single click of the mouse Echo will clone your entire hard drive (i.e. Operating System, Programs, Data, Partitions, etc.) to another drive. Dynamic Resize cloning method uses Echo’s smart cloning technology and will automatically resize the original drive’s partitions to fit onto a smaller or larger replacement drive. This is the default and recommended cloning method.

Easy-to-use & Compatible with ALL

• Cloning in 3 easy steps!
• Unlike the competition, the included NTI Echo software is not tied up with the included NTI adapter cable. It works with any cable, and any brand SSD or HDD, 2.5" or 3.5".
• Important Note: The tie-up with cable makes the competition software completely dependent on its cable to function. As a result, you won't be able to use their kit to clone to a 3.5" internal HDD. That is a big limitation!

High-Speed Adapter Cable

To convert SATA signal into USB signal, many designs use low-cost ICs, resulting in unstable transmission and reduced product life. We use state-of-the-art Asmedia ASM1153E, which ensures product quality and stability. The driver storage chip FT25H04S can achieve reading speed up to 120 MHz, it supports fast execution of intelligent firmware, which automatically recognizes the operating system to make a plug-and-play experience.

Made in USA

A California corporation based in Irvine, NTI has been developing advanced media creation and storage management software since 1995. Over a span of 25 years, our software products have received numerous awards including PC Magazine's "Editor's Choice" and Consumer Digest's "Best Buy". Software titles such as "NTI CD Maker", "NTI Media Maker", "NTI Backup Now", and "NTI Echo" have been pre-installed or bundled by name brands such as Acer, HP, SONY, and Toshiba. We've shipped millions of copies of NTI software worldwide.

As a product company, we have been dedicated to the core concept of "Power with Simplicity": the idea that the best constomer experience can be created with feature-rich software products that are also easy to use. We will continue to improve our products, and bring the latest powerful technologies to your fingertip with the simplicity expected from NTI.

• 【Your personal cloud storage with 4TB large capacity doesn't have own WIFI】：This NAS built-in 3.5inch 4TB storage, as long as it is powered and connected to the internet, you will be able to remote access and manage the storage data freely at anywhere by PC/Mobile phone,without geographical restrictions.Point to Point(P2P) confidential transmission to ensure the data security.Support Samba and DLNA Protocol, all smart devices interconnection in the same LAN, smart TVs,laptops and mobile phones.
• 【Two working mode with LED Indicator】: Two working mode meets all of your needs. NAS(Network-attachment Storage) Mode and DAS(Direct-attached storage) Mode. With 1000M Ethernet port for NAS mode, true wireless speed can reach to 30-40MB/s. With USB3.0 High speed transmission port for DAS mode to transfer larger numbers of various sized files. Two Modes with different LED indicator colors, easy understanding;
• 【Centralize all your data】: Support IOS, Android, Windows, MAC, all have proprietary client software, centralize all your photos,
• 【One-click back up & Auto sleep】: One-click backup of photos and videos, designated folders real-time synchronous update and backup on Mobile Phone/ Tablet /PC/iPad, you can save everything and access anywhere. No longer to worry when you are on a business trip, go hiking and travel around the world. This 4TB Personal Cloud Network Attached Storage will automatically switch the work/sleep state according to the usage, which can better reduce power consumption and protect the drive.

Product features

SSK 4TB Personal Cloud Attached Storage Support Auto-Backup Wireless Remote Access

SSK NAS is a private, personal storage that plugs into your home network, it automatically backs up and centralizes all your content in one safe place. And because it’s online, you and family can quickly access and share whatever you want.

Note: For Mac OS, the time machine backup only can work on USB mode, it can not work on NAS mode. But SSKCloud App supports Real-time synchronous update and backup of designated folders on both Mac and Windows Computer.

High Compatibility of USB Storage Devices

Double backup Allowing users to increase storage capacity or backup to another device for an extra level of data protection.With USB host interface, compatible most of USB storage devices, such as USB Disk, (2.5inch*3.5inch)Hard Drive, Card Reader ect. ( Hard drive Format Supported: NTFS, EXFAT, FAT32)

Notice：The devices connected to the USB Host port can only be accessed through the phone SSKCloud App or Computer SAMBA Mode，It can't be accessed through the computer SSKCloud App or DAS mode.

Keep it at home, Access it anywhere

After connect the hard drive to internet, you can remote sharing of hard drive photos, videos, documents, music and other contents at anywhere, providing safe and reliable 4TB personal cloud services. Point to point transfer to protect your data privacy.

If you don't know how to use ,please mail us support at ssk point cn.We will help you well.

One click Backup On Mobile Phone/Tablet /PC / iPad

It is very convenient for you to backup all the photos and videos captured with one-click On Mobile Phone, Tablet ,PC and iPad no matter you are on a trip, business trip, go hiking, travel around the world and business conference. Centralize all your photos, videos, music and files in one secure place, at home and under your control. No longer to worry about losing cherish memories in the future and at an important time.

DAS(Direct-attached storage) Mode

USB Connection: In USB connection mode, you can connect the SSM-F100 to your computer using the provided USB3.0 cable, essentially turning the drive into a Direct-Attached Storage(DAS) drive.

Noted:

1. While connected to a computer, the wireless function is turned off;

2. The default hard drive format is NTFS, you can use it directly on Windows. If you want to use it on a Mac, please reformat the drive to EXFAT. Otherwise, data can only be read in DAS mode, but data cannot be written.

NAS(Network attached storage) Mode

Connect the SSM-F100 to the power supply and lan cable to the router, the blue led indicator light up.Then you can access it on your smart phone and computer.To schedule automatic backups, You need to install the SSKCloud App/Software for your mobile phone,iPad,Tablet PC, Windows /Mac OS computers.

Note: In this mode, SSK Hard drive can work without internet, but can not work independently, please attach it to a Router to have the network.

Multi-OS Compatible & Transfer Data Between Different OS Devices

Perfect support for IOS, Android, Windows, Mac multiple operating systems, it solves the problem of fast data transmission between the different OS(operating systems) that may be in use.

The SSKCloud App is available on the "App Store" and "Google Play". (For iphone, Android phones, Ipad, Tablet PC). For Windows and Mac OS computer, we have stored the file App in the hard drive, please find the folder name: "App", and then transfer the appropriate file to your computer and install accordingly.

Family Entertainment

Support DLNA protocol. Go to the Video on Mobile phone SSKCloud App, enter and play any video, in the upper right corner, click the screen projection button: "TV", select the TV name, and then the video will be casted to Smart TV, turn it into a private theater, enjoy the visual feast. ( The Drive, Phone and Smart TV must be in the same LAN).

Business travel around the World

When you are on a business trip, you don’t need to bring very heavy files, you can use your computer and mobile phone to access the data at anywhere.When travelling, taking a lot of photos, videos, mobile phone or Camera SD capacity is limited, no need to worry, with the SSK 4TB personal cloud, you can remote transfer photos to the hard drive immediately without a computer, freeing up valuable space on your phone, SD cards or tablet.

Server Data Center

Multiple people may share the SSK 4TB personal cloud at the same time- providing convenient and efficient sharing.You can access it at anytime. It is safety for you to share you data report to your colleagues.

Sync your favorite content

SSK 4TB personal cloud attached storage automatically synchronizes content across all your computers and your SSKCloud unit, so your important files are always up to date and accessible from all your devices.

Installation and Operation Tips

1. Please download and install the SSKCloud App on "Apple store" or "Google Play" for mobile devices;

2. The software for PC/Mac is on the drive itself. Just use it as an external drive to copy the binaries onto your system and install the ''app''. Or you can check our website to see if have the newer version.

3 . For computer, You can also MAP the SSK HDD and / or a USB device connected to the Host Port to Windows Explorer on a PC or to a Mac using the Samba Protocol. SSKCloud software has addressed to access Samba. Please Click : " Samba Management", it will switch to Samba interface automatically, so you don't need to enter the IP address and password manually.

4. Once mapped on a PC or Mac you will find a series of folders already setup under \share_sda1. The device comes with a bunch of "default" folders that you can't delete (they are all "system folders"). These must be left on the device as they are but you may freely add additional folders here and as sub folders under the already setup folders. You also can use your PC or Mac to read /write / delete files in these folders that will be accessible on the PC or Mac as well as from a phone or tablet connected to the SSK locally or remotely.

5. For Mac OS, it doesn't support Time Machine backup wirelessly, only can work on USB mode. But the SSKCloud App supports Real-time synchronous update and backup of designated folders on both Mac and Windows Computer.

6. The hard drive have private area and public area to protect private data, but it doesn't support encrypting every folder.

7.If you encounter any problems, but we did not show the problem on the page, please visit our website to find "Problems and solutions".

Product description

Get solid USB storage and 4TB capacity in an external desktop hard drive for Mac and Windows. Featuring dual front-facing, high-speed USB 3.0 ports, Backup Plus Hub makes it easy to charge mobile devices and transfer files from cameras, USB keys, and more. Even charge USB game controllers Enjoy simple, one-click backups, or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backup by downloading Seagate Toolkit software. Plus, take advantage of a complimentary two-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan for access to awesome photo and video editing apps.

• Store and access content for years with up to 14TB in a USB drive
• A great external hard drive for Mac and Windows, this hub can charge mobile devices and transfer files from USB cameras and USB thumb drives via its two USB 3.0 ports
• Use seamlessly between windows and Mac by installing the provided NTFS driver for Mac
• Complimentary four-month membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan’s photo and video editing apps (Must be redeemed within 1 year of drive registration. Not available in all countries)
• Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty External desktop hard drive offers two front-facing, high-speed USB 3.0 ports for connecting to and recharging other USB devices like phones, cameras, and tablets

Product features

Backup and Recharge in One Place

Thousands of photos, hundreds of songs, loads of movies and docs—sound familiar? Backup Plus Hub helps protect all of it with proven reliability, seamless backup, Mac and Windows usability, plus two front-facing USB 3.0 ports for charging and managing devices like phones, tablets, and cameras.

Desk, Office, and Dorm Life—Made Easier

Backup Plus Hub helps protect important files and can’t-live-without memories with a single click. To schedule automatic backups, simply use the included Seagate software.

What's Included

Backup Plus Hub, 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable, 18W power adapter, Quick start guide, Seagate backup software, Mac driver

• Support 2.5 "/3.5" SATA HDD and SSD; 2.5 "/3.5" IDE HDD; DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-RW, DVD + RW Optical Drive. Dual-Head IDE Connector (40pin and 44pin) plus one SATA II Connector.
• Allow to operate three HDDs Simultaneously. Data transfer rates up to 5 Gbps, backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1.
• Included 12V 2A power cable is for providing stable electricity supply. Note: 4PIN Power Cable is designed for 3.5’’ IDE drive, SATA drives are not applicable and unnecessary.
• Plug and play; Hot Swap; One Touch Backup function; On/Off Switch for HDD protection. LED light shows power and activity status.
• What we offer: USB 3.0 to IDE+SATA Adapter, USB 3.0 Cable, 4PIN Power Cable, Power Adapter, OTB Software CD, 24h customer email support.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this device support reporting of smart disk performance information back to the host
Answer:
Question:	Can i use this to connect an external drive to a home network drive? i have google wifi so i can't connect directly to the router
Answer:
Question:	does it work with External hard drives
Answer:
Question:	Will this power 2.5" SATA drives via USB only and not require the power supply
Answer:

Product features

UNITEK USB to SATA IDE Hard Drive Adapter

Packaging

- 1 x USB 3.0 to IDE+SATA Adapter

- 1 x USB data cable 3.0

- 1 x 4PIN power cable

- 1 x 12V 2A Power Adapter

- 1 x OTB Software CD

Product description

Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim. The perfect complement to personal aesthetic, this compact, portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure and quick plug-and-play connectivity with the included USB 3. 0 cable. Giving files extra protection is practically effortless—simply back up with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan.

• Store and access 2TB of photos and files on the go, with Seagate Backup Plus Slim, an external hard drive for Mac and Windows
• This portable external hard drive features a minimalist brushed metal enclosure, and is a stylish USB drive
• Simply plug this external hard drive for Mac and Windows into a computer via the included USB 3. 0 cable to back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups. Reformatting may be required for use with time machine
• Edit, manage, and share photos with a 1 year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a 2 month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited

Product features

A Little Fits a Lot

Small enough for a loaded laptop bag, spacious enough for loads of content—Backup Plus Slim is the perfect marriage of easy portability and truly useful file storage. Easily plug into Windows and Mac computers via USB 3.0 and enjoy helpful tools like customizable backup and folder mirroring.

What's Included

Seagate Backup Plus Slim drive | 18-inch (45.72cm) USB 3.0 cable | Quick start guide | Downloadable Seagate Toolkit backup software | One-year Mylio Create plan | Two-month membership Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan

• EASE OF USE - Once the software is installed - Just click "Start Backup," and relax as it does the work for you!
• AUTOMATIC - Automatically finds and saves photos, videos and documents
• WORKS ON MOST COMPUTERS - MAC and PC Compatible with Free Software included!
• USE ON MULTIPLE COMPUTERS - Software knows where each backup left off. Once one Picture Keeper fills up, just plug in the second one and it continues where the other left off!
• SHIPS WITH - Keeper Connector - Multifunction 2-in-1 Micro USB 3.0 & USB 3.1 Type C USB OTG

User questions & answers

Question:	Will it save pictures in iCloud
Answer:	Yes definitely!!! Both places
Question:	Can you delete photos from the Photo Keeper
Answer:	I have no idea I bought this and was not happy gave it away
Question:	After I transfer all the pictures to Picture Keeper, does it allow me to organize my pictures into separate files while inside picture keeper
Answer:	Yes, you can organize while in the Picture Keeper software.
Question:	Does the pk pro use the file name or does it scan the picture (as i have read some programs do) in order to detect the duplicate
Answer:	Picture Keeper scans the picture to detect if it's an original or a duplicate.

Product description

What is the one thing you'd want to save if you knew your computer was going to crash? Your pictures! Picture Keeper provides peace of mind for your irreplaceable photos. Picture Keeper solves the problem of backing up your photos with a solution that is fast and simple. Picture Keeper drives feature our built-in backup software, all you have to do is plug the Picture Keeper Pro USB cable in and click Start Backup. Picture Keeper automatically finds and saves your photos into one convenient location. The initial backup will find all of your pictures, and it even skips duplicates. During backup, watch your pictures fly by on the screen, a virtual trip down memory lane. Once your backup is complete, future backups will only save newly added pictures. Even better, when one Picture Keeper fills up, the next one picks up where the last left off. NEW Capacity estimate based on the average size of 2MB per picture. Packaging may vary. Available in 32gb and 64gb size options Compatibility Requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10Vista, XP (SP3), Mac OS 10.7 (and newer) computers. USB 2.0 or 3.0 Port What's in the Box? Portable Drive with a built-in USB cable

• EASY ONE CLICK BACKUP - Once app is installed, just click "Start Backup," and relax as it does the work for you!
• SKIPS DUPLICATES - Automatically finds and saves photos videos music and/or document files and skips duplicates
• COMPUTER BACKUP SOLUTION - Mac & PC Compatible
• USE ON MULTIPLE COMPUTERS - Software knows where each backup left off. Once one Picture Keeper fills up, just plug in the second one and it continues where the other left off!
• SHIPS WITH - Keeper Connector - Keeper Connector - Multifunction 2-in-1 Micro USB 3.0 & USB 3.1 Type C USB OTG Adapter Converter for New Macbook Pro laptops.

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you retrieve pictures from a mac and pc on the external hard drive
Answer:	Yes, you can use the Picture Keeper Pro to backup Mac and Windows photos.
Question:	is this solid state
Answer:	No
Question:	does this pull photos and videos from facebook and instagram
Answer:	I’m not really sure I just pulled them from my photo library.
Question:	How does this work if most pics are in the cloud
Answer:	If your cloud service is synced to your local folders, then Picture Keeper can find them. If your photos are 100% in the cloud, then you have to either download them to your PC first or sync a local folder with your cloud service.

Product description

Bipra 2.0 USB external caddy SATA 2.5" hard drive enclosure supports 2.5" laptop SATA I/II hard disk drive up to 500GB (9.5mm high). Hot swappable and plug and play, No driver needed (except for Windows 98SE) USB bus powered - no external power needed. Supports Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS 8.6 or above.

• 2.0 USB External Caddy
• SATA 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure
• Supports 2.5" laptop SATA I/II hard disk drive up to 500GB (9.5mm high)
• USB Bus Powered - no external power needed

• ✔ METAL DESIGN: Merely 0.4 inch thick. All-Aluminum external hard drive , with aluminum finish-style.shockproof, anti-pressure, pocket-size slim and portable.
• ✔System Compatibility - Windows / Mac / Linux / Android OS. Plug and Play - Without software to install, just plug it in and go.Simply attach the USB cable to your computer and you're ready to start sending files.
• ✔Ultra-fast Data Transfers Works with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 to deliver ultra-fast transfer speeds. In theory, USB3.0 that can transfer data at up to 5.0 Gbit/s (625 MB/s), which is about 10 times as fast as USB 2.0.
• ✔ SIMPLE PLUG-AND-PLAY OPERATION: The external drive is ready to use without external power supply or software installation needed. this portable hard drive can works well with Windows/Mac/Linux/Android OS. Some of the old devices maybe required reformatting.
• ✔ What's Included: Portable external hard drive, USB 3.0 external drive cable, 1x user's manual, 3-Year manufacturer warranty .Attention Lower capacity may be demonstrated by your computer due to use of a different measurement standard. (500GB≈465GB)

User questions & answers

Question:	How do i get it to work on a mac
Answer:	If it doesn't show up when you plug it in, you have to plug it into a windows pc first and format it to read On a mac
Question:	Can I use it to take everything off my computer and put it all back onto a new computer
Answer:	There are a few ways this can be done. If you want a complete identical copy, you could clone the Hard Drive. What cloning does is simply copy 100% of your hard drive onto another Hard Drive. This is a practice that is commonly performed in big data centers to ensure backups are available. The other option is to simply copy all important files such as pictures, videos, files, etc., which I would personally recommend over cloning. Cloning will download unimportant files such as cache, software, etc., and is a bit more complex. If you want to clone your HD though, I would recommend watching a YouTube tutorial since it would provide much cleaner steps than I could.
Question:	How do I know this will work for Xbox one
Answer:	Yes, of course
Question:	How can I open this to retrieve my files
Answer:	It’s so easy. Open your file folder or COMPUTER and look for the new drive. On my HP running Windows 10 it’s drive F. Open the new drive and there you are. If you’re not sure which is the external hd, unplug it and check for which drive isn’t there. Then plug it back in and check.

Product features

USB3.0 high-speed transmission

Low consumption, ultra-fast transmission, beautiful appearance

Data transmission is stable and secure with the Seagate’s high-speed transmission chip

High performance, low noise

Available range

The device has been formatted as EXFAT, no software installation is required, plug and play, so it is easy to store files. USB 3.0 provides a quick and easy storage method and is compatible with USB 2.0 interface

No need to install, just open the box for use.

USB 3.0 and 2.0 ultra-high-speed USB connection, can transfer data at 10Gbit/s speed, which is about 10 times faster than the standard USB 2.0

Strong compatibility and easy to use

System Compatibility - Windows / Mac / Linux / Android OS / system TV X-BOX PS4.

MAC operation

Please use a data cable connection Computer and mobile hard drive, the computer will appear to be installing Driver, enter the computer——setting after the installation is successful——disk Management——format the removable disk——complete.

(Compatiblity mayvary depending onuser's hardware configuration and operating system.)

Note: The above configuration operation only supports MAC, if needed Using Windows, please use a Windows computer to reRepeat the above operation.

Product description

Easily manage 2TB of photos, videos, movies, and more with Seagate Backup Plus Ultra Touch—the go-to solution for an external laptop hard drive or PC hard drive. Featuring a minimalist tone-on-tone woven fabric design and hardware encrpted password protection for extra peace of mind, this is an excellent Mac or Windows accessory. Simply plug into a USB-C or USB 3.0 computer to back up files with a single click, schedule automatic backups, and even mirror file folders across devices. Plus—edit, manage, and share photos with a one-year subscription to Mylio Create and a two-month membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography Plan

• SECURITY FIRST: Securely and easily manage photos, videos, movies, and more with password activated hardware encryption
• STYLISH & SPACIOUS: Stylish tone-on-tone fabric design works seamlessly with USB-C and USB 3.0 laptops and PCs
• PLUG & PLAY: The perfect external hard drive for Windows or Mac, simply back up files with a single click or schedule automatic daily, weekly, or monthly backups (Reformatting may be required for use with Time Machine)
• MYLIO & ADOBE: Edit, manage, and share photos with a 1-yr. complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a 4-mo. membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (must redeem within 1-yr. of drive registration; not available in China)
• RELIABLE: Enjoy long-term peace of mind with the included two-year limited warranty and Rescue Data Recovery Services

User questions & answers

Question:	Can files automatically be saved onto this hard drive
Answer:	Thunderbolt is 10gb/s (gigabits per second) and USB3 is 5gb/s, but the drives themselves only operate at about 1.3gb/s for the HDD and about 3.5gb/s for the SSD.
Question:	How does the password protection differ from just encrypting it yourself
Answer:	I believe it works for PC and Mac. You'll have to do your own formatting and that should take care of it. It's funny you should ask about this drive. I have two of these 1 TB drives both the same. I was doing pretty good up until 2 weeks ago when the most recent drive started to cut out and giving me error messages. I had heard about the port and cable having problems and I think I just started having this problem. I use LaCie because my porche drive is still going and doing great. This "Rugged" model is suspect at this moment. I'm going to try re working it and hope I can get it back in operational mode. Best of luck.
Question:	How do you reformat it for Time Machine? Is it difficult to do
Answer:	I searched Amazon for a LaCie solid state (SSD) external portable drive and was brought to this page. Most of the reviews don't mention SSD and it appears that all the reviews for the several different models of this LaCie external drive are combined together. So, 4 people said no, this is not about drives with SSD, and then one person said yes. Far more people are not going to have an SSD model because it's WAY more expensive. Most people will prefer to get one that is in the $150-$250 price range at most. The ones with SSD cost a lot more than that. And worth it too if you have the money because they are so fast, no comparison. If i scroll up from this Question section, this is what is at the top of the auction page but again these same questions and reviews will show up no matter which model you search for, with a different name at the top: LaCie Rugged Thunderbolt and USB 3.0 SSD 1TB Portable Hard Drive LAC9000602
Question:	Does it come with a usb-c plug end for my new macbook
Answer:	If I understand the question, the only difference between the two drives is that the one you are referencing has a USB 3.0 port, and the other has a Thunderbolt port. The drives themselves are identical. If you have a computer with a USB port, of any generation, the drive with the USB 3.0 port will work well with it. The drive is fastest when it's plugged into a USB 3.0 port, but is backwards compatible with a USB 2.0 port. The drive with the Thunderbolt port will work only with a computer that also has a Thunderbolt port. Thunderbolt is faster than USB, but is not yet in really wide use. Step one: Determine which ports your computer has. The LaCie drive itself is a gem, regardless of which port it uses. (P.S. Some drives have BOTH USB and Thunderbolt connectivity.)

Product features

The Right Fit. The Right Feel.

Sporting a chic, woven fabric design on the outside and password protection with hardware encryption inside, Backup Plus Ultra Touch seamlessly blends in the essentials of high capacity, universal compatibility, and easy backup.

Mylio Create

Enjoy a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create—an intuitive yet powerful app that helps organize photos into a life calendar and offers easy protection, editing, sharing, and syncing across multiple devices.

Adobe Creative Cloud

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Product description

A mini-tower UPS with line interactive topology, the CyberPower Intelligent LCD CP1500AVRLCD provides battery backup (using simulated sine wave output) and surge protection for desktop computers, workstations, networking devices, and home entertainment systems. The CP1500AVRLCD uses Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) to correct minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, which extends battery life. AVR is essential in areas where power fluctuations occur frequently. The CP1500AVRLCD comes with a three-year warranty (including coverage of batteries) Battery Backup Supplies power long enough for equipment to properly shut down when utility power fails. Helps prevent loss of data and minimizes the component stress caused by a hard shutdown. Surge Protection Diverts excess voltage away from sensitive electronic equipment during an AC power surge or power spike to prevent damage. Data Line Protection Prevents power surges that travel through telephone, coaxial, and Ethernet lines from causing damage to electronics. Line Interactive Topology Exists when a line interactive UPS has an auto transformer that regulates low voltages (e.g., brownouts) and over voltages (e.g., spikes) without having to switch to battery. Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR) Provides clean, consistent AC power by automatically regulating low voltages and over voltages, within defined tolerances, when incoming utility power has minor fluctuations. Simulated Sine Wave Output Uses pulse wave modulation to generate a stepped, approximated sine wave to supply cost-effective battery backup power for equipment that does not require sine wave output. GreenPower UPS Bypass design Is a patented design that allows utility power to bypass the UPS transformer, when AC power is stable, which reduces energy consumption, noise, and heat buildup. Multi-function LCD panel displays immediate, detailed information on the UPS battery and power conditions, alerting users to potential problems before they can affect critical equipment and cause downtime. Ultra quiet design minimizes noise during operation for a quieter work environment. PowerPanel personal software provides a user-friendly dashboard interface for controlling and monitoring the UPS. Free software download available here. Energy Star: This model is an Energy Star certified Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system. Energy Star is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy-efficient products and practices that help save money and protect the environment. Automatic voltage regulation: Yes – single boost (10%).

• 1500VA/900W Intelligent LCD Battery Backup Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) System
• 12 NEMA 5-15R outlets: battery backup & surge protected outlets, surge protected outlets safeguard desktop computers, workstations, networking devices and home entertainment equipment
• Multifunction LCD panel: Displays immediate, detailed information on battery and power conditions, including: Estimated runtime, battery capacity, load capacity, etc.
• Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR): Corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery power, thereby extending the life of the battery
• 3-year warranty – Including the batteries, 500,000 dollar connected equipment guarantee and free PowerPanel personal edition management software (Download)

User questions & answers

Question:	is this a better product than the apc BR1500G
Answer:	I purchased an APC BR1500G about five months ago for a high wattage new computer build. The build got delayed because of the demands of my academic job. On September 8th, when it was pretty clear that Hurricane Irma was going to directly hit Naples, I thought about re-purposing my UPSs (four CyberPower 1000s, and the yet unused BR1500) for supplying light, power for my receiver (for listening to local radio broadcasts), and charging my iPhone and two iPads when the power inevitably went out. The afternoon of Sep 9th, I plugged all five units into the wall to make sure that they had time to fully charge before the hurricane hit. Being twice as heavy as the CyberPower units, I had great expectations for the BR1500. Also, because it was new, I expected it to perform to its full potential. Before anyone asks, yes, I read the manual's instructions for reversing the battery for the initial charge. Irma hit Naples in the late afternoon Sep 10th with Cat-4 winds, and the power went out at about 6:00pm. While it was still light, I tried to ready the APC for its job for the night. For over an hour, I tried to coax power from the unit. I tested the battery and found it to be fully charged, but when inserted in the unit, the APC remained dead. I found that I could get power out of it if I kept the battery cover off and laid it on its side, but the current out the AC side was intermittent, at best. Giving up on the APC, I used what I thought to be the newest of my CyberPower UPSs. That first CyberPower unit provided power to three 35W LED lamps, and the receiver for over eight hours that first night when I shut it down. It lasted an additional three hours the second night, while it was supplying light, running the receiver, and charging all three iDevices which were depleted during the day. I got similar results from the second, and third CyberPower units (one of which was at least three years old). The power came back on the fifth day after the hurricane, and I never got to the fourth CyberPower UPS. When I read the warranty instructions for the BR1500G, they demanded that the faulty unit be sent directly to APC and not returned to the seller. I decided to eat my mistake and include the BR1500 in the refuse bin with all of the rest of the hurricane debris (I removed, and kept the battery). When we're not having a hurricane, power outages seldom last for more than a few seconds, and are mainly 1-2 sec brownouts, so I never really got to test the CyberPower units in any real-world application before the hurricane. I have Thanksgiving week off and I intend to complete the computer build I started in May. For me, choosing the CP1500 CyberPower for backup of the new computer was a no-brainer . In my opinion, APC makes undependable units that I intend to avoid at all costs.
Question:	What is maintenance like on an UPS? Isn't the battery constantly being overcharged? How often should you replace a battery in an UPS
Answer:	I purchased mine in August 2008 and it's March 2016 now. The software is only just telling me now that I need to replace the batteries, so I'd say for me at least the battery life has been fantastic, with no maintenance. This is in contrast to another CyberPower Unit I had, a CP1000AVR, and an APC unit I had, neither of which lasted even half as long as this unit has. I can't recall if maybe those units weren't line interactive, but all I can say is that this UPS has been fantastic and zero maintenance until now. Replacement batteries are $68 on Amazon or as low as $32 at other online sellers.
Question:	Can it run a Keurig
Answer:	Look at the back of your coffee maker and see that it will use more than the 815 watts this will allow so no. My Mr Coffee uses 900 watts. I just looked up the power consumption for a normal Keurig home brewer and it is 1,500 watts at peak power.
Question:	Would this computer be good to host a game server
Answer:	This "computer" is the most POWERFUL of them all! Asking for it to host a game isn't even a valid question it does so well! Though the screen is not that great you could easily PLUG a monitor into it.

Product features

Why Do You Need a UPS System?

Even brief power outages can result in data loss or potential hardware damage. A UPS system provides battery backup power to keep your devices running during short outages and provides enough runtime to properly shut down electronics during extended outages.

Product description

Bipra’s Portable USB Hard Drive offers a compact, lightweight and portable storage solution with one touch backup software. Store, back up and transport digital images, music and other files without taking up space on your computer’s hard drive. Comes complete with USB 2.0 for fast data transfer rates. The aluminium casing works on two levels: it helps protect your data, but also gives the hard Drive a sophisticated look. The aluminium exterior is tough, but it's also light enough for mobility, ensuring your data will always make it to its destination.

• Portable External Hard Drive Powered By: USB 2.0 (No external Power Required)
• Driver-free Plug and Play operation
• Come with One Touch Backup Software for windows only.
• Formatted in FAT32 for use on Windows, Mac, and PS3
• 1 Year Warranty With Bipra

User questions & answers

Question:	I'm trying to use this on my ps3 but when i tried to copy and transfer data it didn't show up when i clicked the hard drive. can someone help me
Answer:	If you want to hook up any kind of external HDD or flash drive via USB to your PS3, it needs to be formatted in FAT32. Most external HDDs that claim support with Mac/OSX will be pre-formatted in FAT32, so you won't need to worry about it.http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/ps3_hdd
Question:	this question may seem stupid. would i have to drag and drop each and every file, one by one, onto this ext. hard drive? or easier way
Answer:	Highlight the first file, hold down shift, click the last file, it should highlight all in between. Then drag and drop. Or highlight one file then hold crtl down and click randomly on desired files you want moved, then drag and drop.
Question:	does it come with cables
Answer:	no it did not come with cables
Question:	Does this work with Tablo
Answer:	Havent tried it but if usb port give enough power to external hard drive then it should work fine. This external hard drive is formatted in FAT32.