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I see that TyphoonDrive and TyphoonBackup talk about "Cloud Computing".  What is that exactly? Article rated 3.3/5.0
Cloud Computing is a term used to describe a network of computers designed to deliver applications online which are accessed from a web browser or software while the data is stored on servers.  In o...
So when I see my T drive on my computer, that data is being stored in the "Cloud" at Amazon S3? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Yes, exactly! Your T: Drive, is a virtual storage drive. When you view files and folders on that drive, you are viewing files and folders resident at Amazon S3.
How can I be sure my data is secure? Article rated 4.0/5.0
Well, first of all, both TyphoonDrive and TyphoonBackup compresses and encrypts your data using military strength encryption methods before it is sent to Amazon S3 servers so the data is in a format t...
Can I use TyphoonDrive with my own Amazon S3 account? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Yes! TyphoonDrive will be sold in two forms. You can pay us for the software and use it with your own Amazon S3 account (TyphoonDive "standalone"), or you can sign up for our online service ...
Can I access my files online? Article rated 3.7/5.0
Yes.  Wherever you are, as long as you have a computer, an internet connection and your login information, you will be able to access your files from our website.
What will TyphoonDrive run on? Article rated 3.0/5.0
TyphoonDrive will work on 32bit and 64bit versions of Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7.
How do I access my files through a web page? Article rated 3.7/5.0
You can access you files via the web at this address: https://www.typhoontools.com/typhoontoolsadmin/securearea/
Can I use my own Amazon S3 account? Article rated 4.0/5.0
You sure can! You can use TyphoonDrive with your own Amazon S3 account or you can use our monthly service and we'll take care of it for you.
Where is the cache for TyphoonDrive located? Article rated 3.0/5.0
In Windows Explorer, you can see the location at which TyphoonDrive caches data by navigating to User/Application Data/TyphoonTools/TyphoonDrive/Data
What does it mean if files are "Waiting..." in TyphoonDrive? Article rated 3.0/5.0
When files are first given to TyphoonDrive by another program, usually TyphoonBackup (if you're doing a backup) or Windows Explorer (if you are doing a copy and paste), they will be listed in the Curr...
What is the difference between "storage space" and "upload space?" Article rated 3.7/5.0
Storage space refers to the amount of space available for file storage on your TyphoonDrive. By default, TyphoonBackup will backup files to your TyphoonDrive but you can also use TyphoonDrive like yo...
How do I cancel my premium subscription? Article rated 3.7/5.0
You can cancel your current paid premium subscription by logging into your account and then clicking Manage Account Details-->Subscriptions & Billing History-->Downgrade Subscription. The &...
Saving Directly to TyphoonDrive from Microsoft Office Article rated 3.7/5.0
Because of security and autosave features in Microsoft Office 2010, TyphoonDrive will sometimes encounter a problem when trying to save directly to the TyphoonDrive from Microsoft Office applications....
Can TyphoonBackup backup system files? Article rated 3.0/5.0
TyphoonBackup does in fact backup system files. Note though, that you will receive a message when you select any system files to be backed up verifying that you're sure you want to back up the system ...
How do I know if a file is being backed up? Article rated 3.0/5.0
TyphoonBackup marks files and folders with one of a variety of icon overlays. A green circle is placed next to files that are set to be backed up and a solid green dot is placed next to files that hav...
How do I backup my Microsoft Outlook data? Article rated 3.0/5.0
To backup data from Outlook, you will first have to export the data to a local folder. This can be done by selecting the Export or 'Export to a file' option under the Advanced Options in Outlook. You ...
I want to share my TyphoonDrive with multiple users but I want to keep individuals' files private. Article rated 3.0/5.0
Currently TyphoonDrive is configured to allow full access to the entire T: Drive to all users using the same account. We are working to add a Specific Permissions feature to a future release version o...
Are any of the TyphoonTools products or software available for Mac? Article rated 3.0/5.0
We currently do not have a Mac version, but are investigating all possible platforms for future releases of our more popular software products, particularly TyphoonUpload.
 


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