Monthly Archives: July 2008

Online Backup Is Necessary Protection For Your Work

Any task that is perceived to be boring or ordinary causes one to avoid doing it – and this applies to backing up the content of hard drives. The problem stems from putting this off until an emergency occurs, when the damage is done. In the past, the process of backing up data included software that was installed and ran on the computer to be backed up as well as an external storage device (tape drives, CDs, additional external hard drive, etc.) Continue reading

Online Backup For Your Data

Anyone who has had the experience of losing data from their computer can testify to the significance of online backup. Sometimes, something completely out of your control such as a power outage or surge can cause you to lose significant amounts of data. Other times, you make a mistake and end up deleting something you thought was saved. The result of the loss can range from a minor annoyance to a loss of a full day’s worth of work and therefore income. Continue reading

U.S.: Video Game Sales up by 53%!

The virtual world seems to be a growing favorite with the people, with the sales of video game software and hardware rising to 53 percent in June since last year. The NPD report also revealed that it is especially due to Konami Corp’s ,”Metal Gear Solid 4” that the sale of Sony Corp’s Playstation 3 units has seen an enormous increase. Talk about a helping hand! 

 Take-Two Interactive Software Inc’s “Grand Theft Auto 4” had to give up its top spot as the best-selling game to “Metal Gear Solid 4” this June.GTA4 was reining at the top position since its release in April. This game by Konami has been designed exclusively for the PS3.Little surprise then that the sale of PS3 also showed a dramatic leap. PS3 sales saw a 94 percent increase from 208,700 consoles sold in May to 405,500 being sold in June.NPD analyst, Anita Frazer said that hardware system purchases are fuelled by exclusive content and the PS3 sales are a proof of the success of Metal Gear Solid 4.

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Video Games: Affordable Fun!

With a price hike in almost everything around, families are looking for cheaper options for recreation and amusement. Household bills hardly leave you with enough to provide for entertainment. In come the video games that are not only entertaining but also an affordable alternative to a visit to the cinema or local restaurant.

The video games specialist, Game Group announced that business was at an all time high with the coming of a new generation of gaming consoles and titles. Games such as SingStar, a karaoke game are drawing a new set of customers who desire a personally interactive game. And it’s not just men who are into gaming as an entertainment option. More women are joining the fray day by day. Game Group said that its total sales in UK and other international stores were up by over 54 percent till June 28thContinue reading