Update files online



To update files online means to download the latest version of files from any server on the Internet to a hard disk on a local computer. There are many files that can be updated online: drivers, firmware, work documents, etc. This process is similar to backup from FTP, when files from an FTP server are copied.


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Compact Flash card backup
Compact Flash card backup is a backup of entire contents of a card, based on the Compact Flash interface. Compact Flash... (more about Compact Flash card backup)

Backup Terms Glossary

The current glossary explains various terms that you may come across while working with Handy Backup or other backup software. Handy Backup is a popular utility for Windows that is famous for its flexibility and ease of use.


Other terms from File Management

Autosave

Saving data to the disk at periodic intervals without user intervention. This function is usefull among automatic backup programs. The... (more about Autosave...)


Backup data files

To "backup data files" means to backup all the documents, or any other files containing important information. A backup of... (more about Backup data files...)


copying files

File copying is creation of a new file which has the same content as an existing file. All operating systems include... (more about copying files...)


Duplication

Duplication is a process of copying the entire contents of a single medium to one or more media of the... (more about Duplication...)


File

A file is a collection of data or information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored... (more about File...)


Tower of Hanoi backup

The Tower of Hanoi backup is a backup, performed according to the Tower of Hanoi rotation schedule. Currently, Handy Backup... (more about Tower of Hanoi backup...)


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