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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

New WebDAV Support Page Launched

Today, we are launching a new WebDAV Setup page to supply Giganews members with more WebDAV configuration options with Dump Truck online storage. We recently announced that all Diamond Giganews memberships were upgraded to include 30 Gigabytes of Dump Truck online storage at no additional cost and all other accounts would receive 5 Gigabytes of free storage. Giganews members asked for more WebDAV configuration options, and today we are happy to provide them.

What is WebDAV?

WebDAV is a protocol that allows you to mount Dump Truck just like a hard drive in Mac OS X and Windows, as well as access Dump Truck on mobile devices. Create, change and move files and folders while maintaining your file structure.

WebDAV Setup and Configurations now include:
Operating Systems
Mac OS X
Windows Vista
Windows 7
Windows XP
Desktop Applications
Windows Applications
BitKinex
CrossFTP Pro
Cyberduck
DataFreeway
NetDrive
OS X Applications
CrossFTP Pro
Cyberduck

Web Apps
AnyClient
Mobile Applications
iOS
Air Sharing
Android Apps
WebDAV File Manager
See how easy it is to set up WebDAV on your computer and mobile device for Dump Truck online storage.

Every Giganews membership includes Dump Truck online storage for free, so we invite you to sign up today. If you’re already a Giganews member, get started with Dump Truck and WebDAV.

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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Dump Truck Online Storage Now Available for All Giganews Members

Today, we are extremely excited to announce that we have added Dump Truck online storage to every Giganews membership at no additional charge! All Giganews Diamond members now have free access to 30 GB of Dump Truck online storage. All other Giganews accounts have access to 5 GB of free Dump Truck online storage.

After hearing from Giganews members that they want an online, secure, personal storage service, we announced our plans to partner with Golden Frog to bring online storage to Giganews members. Today, we are happy to deliver online storage to Giganews members.

Over the last 18 Months, our successful partnership with Golden Frog has led to the development of new innovative products and tools for Giganews members. We first partnered up with Golden Frog to create the Mimo Usenet Browser + Search. Shortly thereafter, we brought Golden Frog's VyprVPN Personal VPN service to Giganews members. Now Dump Truck Online Storage by Golden Frog is included free with every Giganews account.

What is Dump Truck?

Dump Truck is a personal online storage service created by Golden Frog with a focus on speed and security of personal data. Use Dump Truck to store and access your photos, documents, data and files from anywhere in the world. Dump Truck uses 256-bit encryption to secure your files and delivers the same unlimited speeds you expect from Giganews.

Dump Truck features include:
  • Intuitive web interface with drag and drop upload
  • Simple and secure file structure
  • 256-bit SSL encryption for uploads and downloads
  • Files are encrypted on-disk with 256-bit AES encryption
  • Access to your files anywhere in the world
  • WebDAV Support - Access Dump Truck using DAV clients and apps
Dump Truck features coming soon:
  • iPad, iPhone, and Android online storage apps - Storage while on the go
  • Windows and Mac desktop application - Access your files just like any other drive
  • Public and private sharing - Share with the world or simply your friends
  • Password Protection - Control the access to your data
All Giganews members can simply login to Dump Truck to get started. If you're not already a Giganews member, we invite you to take advantage of our Dump Truck Launch Special!

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Thursday, December 08, 2011

VyprVPN App for Giganews Now Available

Over the past year and a half, our partnership with Golden Frog has brought fresh online tools to Giganews members. Today, we're pleased to announce our newest addition, the VyprVPN App for Giganews!

The VyprVPN App for Giganews automatically configures and simplifies managing VyprVPN connections. It allows you to easily switch between all VyprVPN server locations and protocols with a simple click. Starting today, it is FREE for all Giganews members with VyprVPN. Download VyprVPN App for Giganews today!

VyprVPN App for Giganews Basic Features:
  • Quick access from the Windows Notifications Area
  • One-click switching between all VyprVPN server locations
  • One-click switching between all VyprVPN protocols
  • Supported on Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7 (Mac OS X and Linux coming soon!)
VyprVPN App for Giganews Advanced Features:
  • Automatically activates VyprVPN when connecting on unsecured wireless networks (configurable)
  • Automatically detects dropped VPN connections and prompts to reconnect (configurable)
  • Quick access to recent VyprVPN protocols and server locations
  • Automatically updates as Golden Frog adds new server locations
  • Automatically updates OpenVPN and L2TP security certificates
The VyprVPN App for Giganews is currently supported on Windows only, but Mac OS X and Linux versions are coming very soon.

If you're not already a Giganews member, we invite you to sign up. If you are a Giganews member without VyprVPN, we invite you to add VyprVPN to your membership today!

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