News
Wednesday 01. of September 2010 PowerFolder goes Mobile: Access you all your music, photos and files on iPhone or Android
Today we are proud to announce the new PowerFolder iPhone / Android web app!
Imagine all your files in your pocket - everywhere you go!
With PowerFolder you can easily access and share your
music, photos or any kind of files via your iPhone or Android phone.
Access important files and documents underway while backing them up up at the same time!
Here is how it works:
- Install PowerFolder on your Windows, Mac or Linux computer.
- Select the files you like to share, access or backup. Check "Store in cloud"
- Visit www.powerfolder.com with your iPhone or Android phone.
- Login and access, download, play, watch or hear your files!
Do you like it?
Your feedback is welcome (also via Facebook)
Note: The mobile app is beta.
We'll continuously improve it over the next weeks with your help!
Friday 27. of August 2010 How to make your folders visible again
Dear PowerFolder users,
first of all thank you for the very overwhelming response on our new 4.3.0 release! It's a great success for us all.
One problem, that some users have reported, is that some cloud folders are not longer show up in their account. If you are affected by this problem - Don't worry - your files are in perfect shape. To make them visible again please follow this short guide:
- Start the PowerFolder client.
- Click on the folder(s), that gets backed up into the cloud.
- Go to the problems tab.
- Click "Resolve" on the "No owner found" problem.
That's it. You're folders will be visible again when logging at powerfolder.com.
We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
If you still have problems don't hesitate to contact our support.
Have a great day,
Your PowerFolder Team
Tuesday 24. of August 2010 Support us on Facebook!
Good day everyone!
We recently launched our Facebook page.
You are invited to support us by liking PowerFolder on Facebook,
writing comments, post our website and spread the word about PowerFolder.
I would like to thank everyone, who supports us.
Have a nice day,
Christian
Monday 23. of August 2010 Version 4.3.0: Major update available!
Dear PowerFolder users,
version 4.3.0 is finally available for download!
This release contains tons of improvements and bugfixes as well as
some new features. It will soon be made available via the auto-update of PowerFolder.
A big thanks goes out to all users, customers, contributors, translators and everyone, who helped us!
And don't forget: Support us by upgrading your PowerFolder -
even if you don't hit the limits of the free version.
The changes of version 4.3.0 in detail:
New features
- Added new fresh default skin "LightSky".
- Instant change detection (Instant sync) is now enabled by default. Info: www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Instant_change_detection
- New wizard option "All typical" to easily sync, share, backup all common directories such as Documents, Music, Pictures, etc.pp.
- Windows Installer now supports command line options to control the installation process: www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Windows_installer
- Ignore patterns/exclusion list now gets synced between clients.
- Added file browser filter settings to view files of other computers.
- Extended security control for PowerFolder Server clients: It's now possible to delete all folder files from a client by revoking the permission. Info: www.powerfolder.com/wiki/Extended_Security_Control
Improvements
- Fixed many connection problems.
- Drastically reduced CPU usage.
- Several memory improvements.
- Reworked notification system for invitations, friendship requests and warnings.
- Wording change: "Online folders" are now renamed to "Not local folders". They may exist on other computers only - not necessarily in the cloud.
- Installer java detection now downloads 64 bit java on 64 bit systems.
- Many improvements of the simplified/backup only client mode.
- Incoming files info line on status tab is now clickable.
- License information now gets displayed in Info/About dialog.
- Improved communication between client and server to reduce number of remote calls.
- Many other user interface improvements.
Bugfixes
- Fixed weird window resizing behavior.
- Fixed problem with file archive option "Unlimited" versions.
- Fixed bug that causes the user interface to freeze sometimes.
- Fixed several memory leaks.
- Bulk file archive restore is now available on existing files - to restore previous file versions. Info: www.powerfolder.com/wiki/File_Archive
- Folder name is not longer empty when choosing to sync a whole drive.
- Prevent PowerFolder folders to become system directories.
- Disconnected devices (USB Stick, etc.) on Mac OS X are handled better now.
- A warning/notification is shown.
- Fixed bug that causes instant change detection to crash on unavailable devices.
- Fixed bug in daily sync logic.
Thursday 05. of August 2010 Expanding cloud storage capacity
Dear PowerFolder users,
to suite your high demand of our online sync, share and cloud backup services,
we'll move parts of our cloud into a new datacenter.
We expect to complete this step today between 09:30 PM and 10:30 PM (GMT).
We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions.
Best regards,
Your PowerFolder Team
Tuesday 03. of August 2010 4.3.0 release candidate version available for download
Hello early adopters and PowerFolder supporters!
Today we made a first release candidate version of the upcoming PowerFolder release 4.3.0 available for download.
Download PowerFolder 3.1.0 Release Candidate 1
Note: No uninstallation of the previous version is necessary. Simply download and install this version over an existing one.
It contains many new features and important bugfixes especially addressing connectivity problems. The full release notes will be put online soon.
We like to invite everybody to test this new version and give us feedback.
We are happy to receive your valuable comments, ideas, questions or bug reports.
Have a nice day,
Your PowerFolder team
Friday 23. of July 2010 New Cloud Online Backup service started
Dear Folks,
This time I'm very proud to annouce our new backup only service Cloud Online Backup:
http://www.cloudonlinebackup.com
It primary targets end users as an automatic, secure, easy and very very cost efficient way to backup data online. Everyone should have it - data loss is painful and costs a lot of nerves and money.
This new service also shows the power of re-branding PowerFolder with different name, logo, website links, simplified client and and and.... (read more)
We offer the branding service to anyone, who likes to present PowerFolder as their own solution, e.g. IT service providers or resellers. More information...
Your feedback is welcome. Contact us if you have questions or are interested in setting up such or a similar a service based on PowerFolder for your own business.
Best regards,
Christian Sprajc
