Some time ago I wrote a post called Base Personal Image. I wanted to write an update to that, but decided it would be nice to have it in it’s original date for historical purposes. So, I’m writing a new post and stamping it with the year.
Here’s the topology of my setup
The staple of my setup are Windows Live Mesh (this replaced Folder Share for me – now called Windows Live Synch). This is what ties everything together for me.
Core
Power Using
Backup and Recovery
- Mozy – I use to have Mozy running on all of my machines, but since investing in a Windows Home Server – I only use Mozy at my office
- Keep Vault – I use this to backup my entire Windows Home Server
- Windows Live Mesh – Mesh runs on all of my machines. I use it to synch a few other things, but I primarily use it to keep my Password Agent password file in synch across all of my machines. This also backs up all of my files to the cloud and makes them web accessible.
- Backup Magic – For simple Backup operations
Media and Entertainment
Development
Family Tech Support
- When my family calls with a PC problem, I use CrossLoop (free and usually works) or Copilot (for the rare occasions when CrossLoop won’t connect)
Universal Drivers, Codecs, etc.