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This article was written on December 30, 2010 by CyberNet.

One of my favorite applications on my computer is definitely Evernote, but there are a lot of people I talk with that don’t like the complexity it has to offer. They just want something simple that they can use to jot down a phone number or other basic information. For them I typically recommend Simplenote since so many different apps have been created to sync with this free online service.

If you use Simplenote you may want to check out an equally simple desktop application called Notes that syncs with the Simplenote service. As you can see from the screenshot above there isn’t a lot of features packed into this portable program, but that’s intentional. Here are some of the features the developer points out:

• Plain text database
• On the fly note saving, no need to remember filenames or locations
• A portable app with no external DLLs or other installation hell. Copy the directory to your flash drive and take it with you
• Database export function that will save each note as a single plain text file for archiving
• A UI that is simple by default (if you press F9 you can even hide the toolbar) and keyboard driven. You can leave your mouse home.

One thing they don’t mention is that this also works great with a service such as Dropbox since it’s portable. Everything is stored in one directory (including the data file) which makes it easy to sync across multiple computers. So if you’ve been looking for a simple note taking app this is definitely a worthwhile contender.

Notes Homepage (Windows only; Freeware)

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This article was written on August 18, 2011 by CyberNet.

Areca Backup is one of the few backup utilities that I’ve seen that runs on both Windows and Linux operating systems. Like most backup utilities you can choose what files you want to backup and where you want to send them to, which includes backing up the files to an FTP/SFTP server. You can also have the the backup zipped to help save some space.

Here are some of the features the developer highlights:

• Archives compression (Zip & Zip64 format)
• Archives encryption (AES128 & AES256 encryption algorithms)
• Storage on local hard drive, network drive, USB key, FTP, FTPs (with implicit and explicit SSL / TLS) or SFTP server
• Source file filters (by extension, subdirectory, regular expression, size, date, status, with AND/OR/NOT logical operators)
• Incremental, differential and full backup support
• Support for delta backup (store only modified parts of your files)
• Archives merges : You can merge contiguous archives into one single archive to save storage space.
• As of date recovery : Areca allows you to recover your archives (or single files) as of a specific date.
• Transaction mechanism : All critical processes (such as backups or merges) are transactional. This guarantees your backups’ integrity.
• Backup reports : Areca generates backup reports that can be stored on your disk or sent by email.
• Post backup scripts : Areca can launch shell scripts after backup.
• Files permissions, symbolic links and named pipes can be stored and recovered. (Linux only)

Areca Backup is developed using Java which is likely why it is available for both Windows and Linux. I generally stay away from Java apps, but I haven’t seen a backup utility this powerful for Linux before so I thought it was worth mentioning.

Areca Backup Homepage (Windows/Linux; Freeware)

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A new drive called Transporter Sync provides the convenience of cloud storage without the subscription fees, or the yucky government spying.

BitTorrent promised that its Sync Beta service would get an iOS client, and the company is making good on its word with plans to launch the app this week. As with the Android release, iOS users will get to sync files of any size, send content to other mobile devices and back up photos. And if you’re not carrying an Apple device, BitTorrent still has a small treat in store: it’s rolling out a localization update that supports 10 major Asian and European languages. Whatever your platform of choice, you’ll find more details at the source link.

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Source: BitTorrent Blog

Wireless speakers are definitely the way to go if you are a modern day kid – forget about this thing called the boombox that your parents kept on regaling you with tales of, those are old school. All you need these days would be a modern day smartphone, the right kind of tracks, and of course, a decent wireless speaker to share the joy of your favorite musical tracks with the rest of the world. While there are dime a dozen wireless speakers out there, you might want to narrow down your search and have quality rank high on your shopping list. Enter the SYNC BY 50 Wireless Speaker from SMS Audio, where it offers users the freedom to take studio mastered sound regardless of where you are.

The SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will come with Bluetooth 4.0 aptX technology – now this is some sort of Bluetooth technology that is different from regular Bluetooth 4.0, where it delivers omni-directional 3D stereo sound as well as professionally tuned 50mm drivers that pump out dynamic, crystal clear audio. The speaker itself will boast of soft touch sensor control keys, easy pairing, Near Field Communication (NFC) and also function as a hands-free calling solution. Not only that, the SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will also come pre-tuned with 5 EQ settings, so that you can experience superior true to life sound.

Expect this highly versatile wireless speaker to play nice with majority of the smartphones and tablets out there, and just in case you do not want to live out the wireless lifestyle, there is an integrated 3.5mm jack to help you out. Other features comprise of a rechargeable lithium ion battery, a micro USB charging cable, a soft cleaning cloth and a carrying case for maximum portability. It ain’t bulletproof though, unlike 50 Cent himself, but at least the SYNC by 50 Wireless Speaker will arrive in a cool shade of shadow black for $199.95 a pop.

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