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Windows 7 Backup and the realities. A Real World Experience.

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Percy Kwong

I run Windows as my main OS, but I run it on Mac Hardware.  Why? Do you ask?   The answer is simple. Apple / Mac Hardware is superior to everything else out there.  Where can you get Desktop Performance on a Laptop without worrying about anything else?  Yes, I can buy a Lamborghini laptop,…

Backups: a bit of insight and perspective.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Many of us have backups.  Many of us don’t.  Here’s an interesting question though.  Those of us that have backups.  How many have actually tested them out to make sure they’re working?  If you have, how often do you test them? Most people set up a backup solution and just let it run.  They don’t…

Backup your Linux Server configuration for a really fast restore

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Percy Kwong

Every once in a while, we have to build a server.  You’ve spent the time installing and configuring everything and you want a snapshot for Posterity’s sake.  Here’s how to do it quickly.  This little command will simply take a snapshot of everything of importance and for the most part allow you to restore your…

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