backup software

[Q] I'm getting a new computer for my family and want software to back up whatever we put on it. What's the difference between file-based backup and image-based backup software?

External hard drives are a dime a dozen today. If one were eco-friendly almost to the point of being extreme, would that make a difference in your shopping habits? That is what Fabrik is about to find out with the launch of its SimpleTech [re]Drive, priced around $200.

Fabrik has introduced what it claims is the world's most environmentally friendly, energy-efficient USB hard drive, called SimpleTech [re]drive.

The San Mateo, Calif.-based Fabrik said Monday that its external drive with fast "Turbo USB 2.0" port can transfer data 25 percent faster than products with a standard USB 2.0 port. The drive, for Mac or PC, comes with the company's automated backup software and is available in sizes of 250GB, 320GB and 500GB.