New version of ClubBackup.com, EZ Macros and Spring Break

We released version 1.2 of our online backup software ClubBackup last week. The program now looks like the web site does. It also contained a few bug fixes. We've had a lot of new sign ups this week. It's been good.

Affiliates - Want to make money selling our Online Backup services - ClubBackup.com? Want to make BIG commissions? Seriously folks. We are about to unveil a version that will allow anyone to resell ClubBackup. Commissions will be as high as 95%. Yes you read that right - 95%. So stay tuned!

EZ Macros - We are putting together a new release of EZ Macros that will include a full scripting BASIC-like language. It will include a library of about 500 functions. EZ Macros will also allow you to call COM objects and create libraries of your own functions. This will be huge! You've been asking for this for a very long time. So get excited! I know we are. If you want to be a beta tester for this new version of EZ Macros click here and let me know.

Last week was spring break for my kids. We didn't do much. We took a day trip to Fossil Rim in Glen Rose, TX. It's a wildlife preserve. Always very interesting. You get to feed the animals. Giraffes and ostriches will eat out of your hands. If you ever go, I recommend you take the guided tour. You'll get more action from the animals that way.

After that we went to Dinosaur Park. We walked where the Dino's walked. Saw footprints, but it was mostly under water. So the kids got to play in the Brazos river some. All in all it was a good day.

If you go be sure to skip Dinosaur World. It's a big rip off. They make you think you'll see actual dinosaur relics. But it's a collection of statues that somebody made to be like what they THINK dinosaurs looked like. And 4 of them were not even dinosaurs. They had a museum of about 3 teeth, 2 tusks and some dino poop. All that for $58 and 30 minutes time. Very disappointing.

We finished up by eating at Dairy Queen. We don't have DQ's in our area anymore. They are a thing of the past it seems like. But in the smaller outlying towns they are popular. We love their steak fingers, cherry coke (real cherry coke) and ice cream treats. Not healthy at all. But healthy for your soul. hahaha.

Anyway, baseball season is starting. Hopefully you are excited about it. It's a frenzy of baseball activity here. Little league that is. It's hard to get excited about the Texas Rangers. But we sure enjoy the kids.

Have a great weekend, and look forward to big things coming from ClubBackup.com and American Systems in the coming days. It's about to get really cool!

Online Backup Security

I'd like to take a few moments to describe how we handle security and privacy for you on our Online Backup site called ClubBackup.com.

Many people have asked the question: "Is my data safe on clubbackup.com?" A very valid question and concern for many! It is for me too.

Short Answer: Without question - YES when you use ClubBackup.com.

Long Answer:

We include File Encryption. The same type of encryption that banks and the military use. When you store your files on our server they are encrypted with a password that you provide. This way NOBODY - not even employees of ClubBackup.com and American Systems can see your files.

Why is this important?

To protect your data from prying eyes. It's just one more layer of protection for you. Some companies need their files encrypted to keep their financial records secret. Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, etc. are now completely scrambled on our servers.

Now you can rest easier knowing that:

A) Your data is backed up and protected on our site
B) NOBODY can peek at your data but you.

The only time your data is not encrypted (scrambled) is on your PC or on your network. Once it's downloaded to your system, it is decrypted (unscrambled). Any time your data is in transit to or from our servers, it is encrypted. And it is stored on our servers encrypted.

Read More about Online Backup Security.

Online Backup Advantages

You've probably asked yourself "Why should I use an online backup site when I can just make backups with CD's on on my hard drive?" Here's somethings for you to consider:

Advantages of Online Backup over traditional backup methods:

• Online backup does not require user intervention. The user does not have to change tapes, label CDs or perform other manual steps.
• Online backup maintains data offsite. Perhaps the most important aspect of backing up is that backups are stored in a different location from the original data. Traditional backup requires manually taking the backup media offsite.
• Data storage abroad could be an advantage too.
• Some Online backup services will work continuously, backing up files as they are changed.
• Most Online backup services will use a 128 - 448 bit encryption and sent shrinked data packages via a https connection.

Disadvantages of Online Backup?

Only one to consider really. When you are restoring a very large backup, say 100 GB, it can take a while to download it. That doesn't happen that often. And with well written software you can start the restore at 5:00 PM and come back the next morning ready to start to work.

Please consider using ClubBackup.com for your online backup needs. You get 1 GB free - no strings attached. The software is free too. After that prices start at $4.95.month or $59/year.

Have a great week!