Synchronization Software to the Rescue

I recently had to send my laptop in for repairs. Fortunately, I found a great piece of software that allowed me to back everything up to my external hard drives quickly and easily.


The software is called GoodSync. I originally bought it to "sync" up my RoboForm Identities, but after using that, I started using it to back everything up.

And the great thing is that it will check both the original and the destination for changes so it is only going to change the file if it has been modified.

You can also do two-way syncs, so if you modified something on a USB key on another computer, you can then sync up that file to your computer.

Anyhow, GoodSync is the best synchronization software I have found and the price is ideal - $19.95! Get it!

Password Manager & Form Filling Software

One of my goals of having this blog is to feature software that is useful to small businesses. I'm always looking for tools that make my job a little bit easier. Time = Money. So, I usually jump at the chance to save even a little bit of time.

If you are like me and visit many sites, more often than not, you will be required to create a username and password or fill out lengthy forms just to get their special email newsletter.

Now, for some sites - online banking, credit cards, PayPal, email, eBay, etc - this is essential. But for all of the others, it is just annoying and tedious. In enters RoboForm!

Essentially, RoboForm will save all of your usernames and passwords for you (called passcards). No more writing them on a sticky note slapped to your computer monitor (that's just bad). And don't just keep using the same password. RoboForm can generate one for you.

Additionally, you can create Profiles that will automatically fill out forms for you. For instance, I have one that is "Personal" that stores my home address, phone, and other information. My for "work" profile, stores my office address, work credit card, and other miscellaneous information.

So why is all of this better than using the built in browser form filler and password saver? It's secure! You have a master password that allows you unlock everything, so no prying eyes will be able to get at the information.

I have been using RoboForm for well over 3 years now. They even just launched RoboForm2Go, which allows you to load the program onto a USB stick and then you just carry your passwords around with you. It has been wonderful since I have multiple computers and for when I'm on the road. I just insert the USB stick on any computer and a popup will ask if I want to install RoboForm. Once you remove the stick, it removes the program and ALL of your information from that computer.

So how much is this amazing software? It's actually FREE (for up to 10 passcards). But if you are like me and visit a ridiculous amount of sites (I have more than 400 passcards), then just upgrade to the PRO version for $29.95. The portable version (which is what I use now), is only $19.95.

You can view addtional features (there are several) and download the software by visiting: http://www.roboform.com/

Phew, okay, I'm done selling you on this software. More software recommendations to come!