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The best practice for personal computing data storage is to keep two copies of important files: one working copy on your computer or in filespace, and one back-up copy on a CD or external hard drive. You can make CD back-up copies of your data files with the Windows CD utility.
"MyFileSpace"
Your University filespace is a great place to keep current files or to back up important files.
You are allowed 250 mb of memory on the Quinnipiac University FileSpace server. Whenever you log into the university network, you will see a desktop shortcut to your FileSpace. Thus, you can access your filespace from any computer by logging into the network, either from on campus or by using VPN.
Web Access to "MyFileSpace"
Can't or don't want to log into the network? Your filespace is accessible via the web at http://myfilespace.quinnipiac.edu You'll be asked to login, of course. After you've done that, a link to your filespace will appear in your Windows "My Network Places" directory for convenient access subsequently.
Creating a CD-R\CD-RW with Windows XP
This is also known as drag and drop. Here is Microsoft's description of how to do this.
Creating a back-up CD with SyncBack
SyncBack is a freeware program that allows you to backup and synchronize your data files to any of several locations -- the same drive, a different drive or medium (CDR, CDRW, flash drive, or external hard drive) or a zip archive. SynchBack also allows back-up scheduling. SyncBack is part of the standard image for laptops at Quinnipiac University as of 2005-06.
See this flash movie from the Help Desk about how to use Syncback.
This printable web page with screen shots shows the same procedure.
USB portable storage devices
A portable flash drive with ample memory using USB 2 technology is a good choice for backup and convenient storage of files, especially when an internet connection is not readily available. Affordable flash drives are now available from PNY, Lexar, and Victorinox, among others.
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