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Specifications for the My Book Essential USB 3.0 & 2.0 External Hard Drives. Review: Western Digital My Book World Edition 1TB NAS – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology. At a time when people are storing more data than ever before and more households have multiple computers (and networked devices) in them there is a growing need for connected storage. Something like a network-attached storage (NAS) device is the ideal tool for sharing data with multiple computers as well as backing up those same systems. Most of these devices aren’t limited to working with your computer either, they can share files with things like an Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows Media Extender, connected television, and others. In fact, they are more useful than you might think, especially once you factor in features like remote access. So while external USB hard drives (direct-attached storage devices) are useful, the move to a networked device is something that more and more people should be considering.

With that in mind Western Digital has released a new version of their My Book World Edition. Click to enlarge As far as usage goes, the My Book has a few main applications. Free Data Recovery Software to free recover deleted files and recover formatted or corrupt hard drives - EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard Free Edition. DERescue Data Recovery Master 2012 - TopTenREVIEWS.

DERescue Data Recovery Master boasts a long feature list and includes expected capabilities; however, the disk recovery software and website do not appear to have been updated since roughly 2009. It does not list Windows 7 or 8 as compatible operating systems, and the website is full of older, black-hat SEO practices such as keyword stuffing. We recommend that you select a higher-ranked, up-to-date product that has been tested to work with your operating system. We used DERescue on test machines running the latest version of Windows 7 and it performed satisfactorily. The software can easily scan drives and provide a quick recovery list. DERescue has a layout similar to a Windows folder system, but it lacks the friendly user interface that most people are accustomed to these days. Though it can reportedly recover data from a wide range of storage devices, we are not sure if it is completely compatible with newer memory card types.

Migo Digital Rescue Premium - Instant Data Recovery Software. Data Recovery Software Review 2012 | Best File Recovery Software | Recover Deleted Files - TopTenREVIEWS. CBBC - Help! My Supply Teacher Is Magic. Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4 Regular - Reviews and Latest UK Prices. Lightweight walking - back packing minimalist style. I decided to do a bit of research for that quality sleeping bag I'd always promised myself. I knew it'd be expensive to get what I wanted, but my birthday was coming up and there was the possibility of a few subs. The sleeping bag had to be exceptionally light but also very warm - having been caught out in a snowstorm at 2,500 feet in late April, I didn't want to face that possibility again.

So light, warm, functional, compact and light - in other words I was looking for the holy grail of bags. But I was successful in my quest and, it was during my wanderings through the Internet, I found a hidden warren of sites dedicated to the lightweight backpacker and the even more extreme movement, the ultralight backpacker. So what is "Lightweight" and "Ultralight" back packing? Combine this with actively sourcing good quality, lightweight and small equipment and you have the bare bones of what this philosophy is all about. The idea of lightweight backpacking will not appeal to everyone. Therm-a-Rest ProLite 4. Rating: Source: bought it used Price Paid: Less than ten bucks. Summary I wouldn't pay retail for one, but it is nice. Pros Comfy Insulates well Cons Heavy Long It WILL deflate on me some night When that happens I will be grumpy the next day Then I will probably complain in a gear review I have a confession to make, I have been a foam pad guy for my entire hiking life.

Having said that I recently aquired for just about free (under ten bucks) my very own full length, self-inflating Therm-a-Rest pad. I got my Therm-a-Rest from my grandma's yardsale for very cheap so I couldn't pass it up (cheap but she still made me pay for it). So, with an equally open mind I gave this pad a try on an evening with the kids. If I were going on a short hike and wasn't as concerned with weight this might be my go-to pad.

I could see myself using this pad along with my ridgerest under it this winter. Final verdict: Not worth the retail price but it has a place in the gear list. Thermarest Mats: Comparing the Prolite and the Z-Lite | TravellingTwo: Bicycle Touring Around The World. A good bike tour means getting a good night’s sleep so if you’re going to be camping, it’s important to choose a good mat. We’re big fans of Thermarest mats. They’re comfortable, the company backs its product with a lifetime guarantee and, having tested that guarantee on the road, we can vouch for the great customer service behind the warranty. Two mats that we have personal experience with are the self-inflating Thermarest Prolite Plus mat and the solid foam Thermarest Z Lite mat. Here’s how they compare: Our recommendation: Based on our experience with both mats, we recommend the Prolite Plus mats for shorter tours.

It’s more portable and it will be easy to send away for repair or replacement from home if it does delaminate. For the details on our experience with both mats, keep on reading… Prolite Experience We originally bought Thermarest Prolite mats because of their light weight, warmth rating and small size when packed away. Some mats used by other bike tourists include the: Edinburgh flatmate Edinburgh flatmates Edinburgh roommates housemate. House Share in Edinburgh HouseShare.com. Property to rent, houses to rent, flats to rent. Cleaning Waterproofing Storm Proofer Canvas Fabric Tents Jackets Footwear Goretex Sympatex Mars Oil | Tips and Advice. Vaude Space II (pre-mesh side vents) :: Outdoor Gear :: Camping :: Tents :: Backpacking. Digital Photo Frame Samsung 7" SPF-75H - SoundTech Ltd. AgfaPhoto AF 5075 | Digital photo frames | Reviews.

Good looks are an essential part of any digital photo frame's armoury, and this Agfa is better equipped in this department than most. It comes with a trio of interchangeable fascias in brushed metal, black and white, so you can alter its appearance to suit your home or mood. The attractive design can't hide the fact that the frame's image quality isn't particularly good, though. The resolution of 480 x 234 is on a par with those of a couple of other 7in frames here, but it's the lowest on test and was a clear handicap in our tests. The bundled remote control is a handy extra and lets you choose between 16:9 and 4:3 aspect ratios, but finding a happy medium was impossible.

We were forced to choose between annoying black bars at the sides of pictures or having the edges of snaps cut off. It's also one of the least well-specified frames in this Labs. The included stand is a screw-on affair but ends up being another disappointing feature - it feels lightweight rather than reassuring. DPF-C800 (DPFC800, DPFC800B.CEK) : Overview : Cameras & camcorders. Remember by Christina Rossetti. Remember me when I am gone away, Gone far away into the silent land; When you can no more hold me by the hand, Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay. Remember me when no more day by day You tell me of our future that you plann'd: Only remember me; you understand It will be late to counsel then or pray.

Yet if you should forget me for a while And afterwards remember, do not grieve: For if the darkness and corruption leave A vestige of the thoughts that once I had, Better by far you should forget and smile Than that you should remember and be sad. Biography Of all Victorian women poets, posterity has been kindest to Christina Rossetti. Continue reading this biography. Tents | Uttings Outdoors. Marmot Grid - Reviews and Latest UK Prices. Terra Nova Ultra Quasar £449_Ultimate Outdoors. Magazine: Outdoor and Survival Tips, Education, and Advice from Backpacker Magazine. Recipe: Backcountry Eggs Benedict Up your game with this gourmet, one-pan breakfast. Recipe: Backcountry Poached Eggs Elevate your morning with this surprisingly easy technique. Click here for a printable version. Step by Step: Super-Easy No-Bake Cheesecake Sandwiches This decadent, creamy dessert will make you feel like you're at a fancy bakery, but requires no cooking and is super-easy to make.

Readers' Choice 2014: Skills - Cooking One couple takes mealtime from grungy to gourmet. Test Kitchen: Nuts Protein-packed and calorie-dense, nuts are a classic backpackers' superfood. Electrolyte Replacements Salts and other electrolytes help regulate cell function and nerve impulses, so when you sweat them out, you need to replace them. Backpacker-Friendly Noodles Noodles are easy-prep crowd pleasers. Master Class: Cook Like a Pro Use these tips to advance your cooking skills and improve your camp grub's taste and nutritional value. Raising the Bar: Best Energy Bars for Backpackers. Adventure Alan's Ultralight and Lightweight Backpacking. SimonWillis.net_Kayak & Camping Blog. Yamaha DGX 300 keyboard review. Is a Yamaha DGX 300 right for you? If you've read my review of the Yamaha DGX500, you probably don't even need to read this one because they're quite similar.

Why? It's because we're dealing with two keyboards, the DGX500 and the DGX300, which are basically the same, except for the number of keys that they have. While the DGX500 comes with 88 keys, the DGX 300 comes with 76. The Yamaha DGX 300 is certainly one of my favorite portable Yamaha keyboards, next to keyboards like the Yamaha PSR550. It has many nice synth sounds, strings, organs and so on. Let me give you a brief idea of some of the features which really make the DGX 300 stand out. Is this Yamaha keyboard worth the price? Return to yamaha portable keyboards page.Return from yamaha dgx 300 page to yamaha keyboard page.