All posts tagged File

Protecting user files with File History

File History is a backup application that continuously protects your personal files stored in Libraries, Desktop, Favorites, and Contacts folders. It periodically (by default every hour) scans the file system for changes and copies changed files to another location. Every time any of your personal files has changed, its copy will be stored on a dedicated, external storage device selected by you. Over time, File History builds a complete history of changes made to any personal file.

Read More – http://blogs.msdn.com/b/b8/archive/2012/07/10/protecting-user-files-with-file-history.aspx

Project Origin: Microsoft and UW’s file system prototype

A video of a sponsored project between Microsoft and UW IxD (University of Washington Interaction Division) has recently surfaced. Project “Origin” showcases ideas for a new file system that appears to make use of the cloud; thus, creating a new seamless experience between multiple devices. To quote:

Link – http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/project-origin-microsoft-and-uw-8217s-file-system-prototype/3094

Project Origin: Microsoft and UW’s file system prototype

A video of a sponsored project between Microsoft and UW IxD (University of Washington Interaction Division) has recently surfaced. Project “Origin” showcases ideas for a new file system that appears to make use of the cloud; thus, creating a new seamless experience between multiple devices. To quote:

Link – http://www.zdnet.com/blog/seo/project-origin-microsoft-and-uw-8217s-file-system-prototype/3094