The software called Second Backup is a computer program that has the role to create a “reserve” of the data inside one’s computer – this procedure is called “backup”. This data backup is not a regular procedure and is used especially as a method to keep the data, the files and the documents inside one’s computer in the case when the storing unit ceases to function or a complete reinstallation of the operating system is necessary – cases in which if there is no backup, which is usually stored on an external hard drive, the user is in most cases unable to recover anything from his old data. Using the Second Backup software, the moment the user selects the options for protecting his data, he can also opt for backing up his files repeatedly or only backing up the modifications that he makes for a certain document or file. The software contains an option called Genie Timeline Professional, an option that also has an integrated synchronizing option that shall detect all the modifications that the user will make to a certain document and thus update the original backup each time this happens.
Using this very easy-to-use and highly useful software, the user can choose between making a manual backup or using the most impressive option – the scheduled backup – in which the user gets to select which the files that he wants to copy are and the location in which those files are to be saved – preferably an external hard driver, USB stick or another external storage device. In the case the user confronts with a system error due to using Second Backup, the user gets to use this external storage in order to continue accessing all the data, information and the files located on his computer.
This backup option is also offered by the Microsoft Windows operating systems, but the option included in the operating system has the inconvenience of not allowing the user to save other software on his computer – but only files and documents. To make things worse, if the operating system fails, the user doesn’t get to access the backup he made using the Windows feature.
Using the Second Backup software, the user gets to back up files, data, other types of software and even the favorite settings stored on the browser that he currently uses. Besides this advantage, the fact that one can transfer the saved data to an external hard drive or other external memory is a huge advantage because the user gets to access his documents all the time – including the moment when the operating system ceases to function. One of the most impressive characteristics of this software is its capacity to save only the modifications that the user applies to a document. After setting up an account and a profile, the user selects which files from which drives (C, D, E, F, etc.) get to be subjected to backup. The next step the user shall make when using the Second Backup software is to select the frequency of the backup procedure – once in a few minutes, once a day, once in a week, or even once in a month or for larger periods of time if the user makes quite rare modifications of the files.
The benefit of running the backup procedure more often is the one that even the minor modifications that one makes in a document shall be safely saved. The continuum backup software shall take the new version of a document, compare it with the older version of the same document and then save only the modifications that the user has made, modifications that the software shall detect with an amazing precision and with a high degree of efficiency as far as CPU usage is concerned.
The Second Backup software runs as a background application the moment the user starts his computer and it makes updates without interrupting the user from whatever activity he might perform on his computer at that moment.
As far as easiness to use is concerned, this continuum backup software has an interface which is very clear and very easy-to-use, even for the average user, having a lot of options to create a backup, delete profiles, commence manual backup and create and open new profiles. The installation of the Second Backup software is made almost in an instant and the usage of the software doesn’t presume even the slightest effort.
As far as tech support is concerned, the manufacturing company unfortunately offers a rather minimal service. There is no telephone line for the user to call if he encounters technical difficulties and the company offers only an e-mail, but those responsible for it are not in a great hurry to answer the issues addressed by the users. Also, the options available on the company’s website are not great to spare the user’s effort in the case of problems and the website as a whole is rather difficult to navigate through.
In conclusion, despite the inconvenient of lacking the tech support, the Second Backup software is a great choice for backing up the data on your computer and is very easy-to-use, offering plenty of highly efficient and fast options for copying essential information from your computer. The option allowing the user to schedule regular backups is also a highly attractive and efficient tool that should be used to its maximum extent, while the interface is very clear and very well organized.