Samstag, 27. August 2016

Comparison between free backup tools (especially Synchronization between NAS and external HD on a PC automatically)

Comparison between free backup tools (especially Synchronization between NAS and external HD on a PC)



  1. Microsoft SyncToy (32 Bit)
    • Link: http://www.chip.de/downloads/Microsoft-SyncToy-32-Bit_16328203.html
    • Pro: 
      • supports net drives like NAS
      • nice gui with great option - everything is there - even a contribute option, which means 'update' left to right with no deletes.
    • Con
      • no built in scheduler
      • Get stuck after a few minutes even with deselected system and hidden files
    • verdict
      • completely useless
  2. FreeFileSync 
    • Link:  
      • http://www.chip.de/downloads/FreeFileSync_38472922.html
      • https://sourceforge.net/projects/freefilesync/
    • Pro
      • Very nice and informative GUI (incl. 'time remaining' which is very rare)
      • Very reliable
      • Errors (like file in use) can be selected as to be ignored and backup will continue
      • Very low memory and cpu consumption 
      • Pause function (very rare!)
    • Con
      • comes with open candy / Malware which has to be deselected on every install and update 
      • No built in scheduler
      • cannot read files in use (but Chip.de states it should be possible - I'll have to check)
    • Verdict
      • Best free sync tool if the open candy threat doesn't bother you
  3.  "Create Synchronicity"
    • Link: http://www.chip.de/downloads/Create-Synchronicity_55667266.html
    • Pro: 
      • Supports net drives
      • all needed options available
      • no adware
    • Con:
      • very slow
      • almost no runtime information
      • path length limited to 260 char which is a 'killer' 
    • Verdict:
      • NO GO because of the limitation in path lenght
  4. Synchredible 
    • Link: 
      • ttp://www.chip.de/downloads/Synchredible_14587027.html
    • Pro:
      • Nice GUI, Fest, Reliable
      • Really free
    • Con:
      • Not much runtime information - no estimated time
      • No easy setup - quite complex and somehow confusing
    • Verdict
      • Better to use BackupMaker from same company
  5. "SyncBackFree"
    • Link
      • http://www.chip.de/downloads/SyncBack-Freeware_42231473.html
    • Pro
      • Very nice GUI
      • Great options and self guiding / explaining
      • Very stable
      • Simulation mode
      • 'simple' and 'expert' mode
      • Built in scheduler
    • Con
      • No support for locked files in free version
      • No pause function
      • No incremental backups
    • Verdict
      • no incremental backup = NOGO
  6. Fbackup 6.1 
    • Link:
      • http://www.chip.de/downloads/FBackup_37492501.html
    • Pro
      • Nice setup guide
    • Con
      • No network drives allowed
    • Verdict
      • No network drives allowed
  7. BackupMaker
    • Link
      • https://www.ascomp.de/en/products/show/product/backupmaker/tab/details
      • http://www.chip.de/downloads/BackUp-Maker_13005918.html
    • Pro
      • Copy of files in use for about 16 USD possible
      • One of the easiest setups
      • Multiple folders / drives selectable in only one profile / batch
      • e-mail notification
    • Con
      • no copy of files in use in free version
      • Not much runtime info (after 4 hours (!!!) still just saying 'reading' and 0%)
      • ad after every run will be displayed
    • Verdict
      • If it would work - functions would be great
  8. Personal Backup 5
    • Link:
      • http://www.chip.de/downloads/Personal-Backup_13007706.html
    • Pro:
      • has all the functions for free - even scheduler
    • Con
      • does not copy everything. needs up to 20 reruns to catch everything
    • Verdict
      • nogo for a backup program, that does not copy everything
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    • Con
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          Final recommendation
          • There's no perfect free backup tool available and even lots of people are complaining about paid applications like Backup4All. Best results will be probably achieved by FreeFileSync, but be careful to deselect OpenCandy software and you have to use create a batch job trigger that with the windows scheduler to run every night

          Montag, 1. August 2016

          sinw_battery_service adware on Android Lemfo LEM3

          Is "sinw_battery_service" a preinstalled adware on Lemfo LEM3 (Android 5.1)?

















          I've tried to remove with Lookout Security ....












          ... but it was somehow unsuccessful ...



          now I will ask the manufacturer ...

          Stay tuned for an update!