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Druva inSync software is a desktop gadget for laptop protection. It is a tenacious backup software that will backup even infrequent system users automatically. Traditional backup methods can be complicated and sluggish, but Druva is faster and works well for laptops, desktops and mobile devices.

Many small businesses lack an effective laptop back up process, but it's recommended that all businesses should have both an online and local backup solution in place. There are many options for backup, including cloud service providers and desktop backup tools. Some organizations use a combination of tools while others employ the same tool for all their systems. However, the larger companies seem to be moving to consolidate all of their device backup needs under a single data protection strategy. This is becoming a necessity in dealing with a multiple gadget enterprise environment.

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A Canadian e-commerce company has created a desktop gadget that turns mobile devices and computers into cash registers. This is a great solution for small businesses, as it will allow them to process credit card payments from various devices. The service is similar to a US service called Square which is not available in Canada. The service by NetSecure, called Kudos, is designed for small businesses who want to bypass the hassle of establishing traditional credit card service.

Kudos comes with payment software to replace the payment terminal with a swiping device that hooks up to smartphones, tablets and PCs. The merchant is charged 2.9% on each sale, plus a 20 cent transaction fee. This is more cost effective for small businesses since it saves them hundreds on upfront investment in traditional credit card terminals.

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Windows 7 offers some useful desktop gadget options which are quick and easy to configure. With these gadgets you can do things like check on currency valuations, see the latest news headlines or jot down a quick note. The Sidebar in Windows 7 and Vista is an area of the desktop that displays all of the gadgets made for specific small tasks.

These can be a real time-saver that let you avoid launching into a full application to accomplish many simple jobs. These gadgets are usually small programs that start up with Windows and remain active at all times, so there's no need to pen and close them. The Sidebar gadgets were originally introduced with Windows Vista, but in Windows 7 they are now free-floating so they can be moved around on the desktop. Windows XP doesn't include any of these gadgets or the Sidebar concept.