**NOTE** Pogoplug Browser has been replaced by Pogoplug PC and Pogoplug Companion software. Read our review/mini-faq on the new software here.

Over the last year, the way that you back up files from your local machines or Pogoplug connected drives has changed several times. In the beginning, there was "Active Copy," which was activated and configured via the My.Pogoplug web interface. This was then integrated into the new Pogoplug Desktop software. With the advent of the Pogoplug Browser, the newest iteration of the Pogoplug software, setting up backups is even easier--but with all the changes, it can be a bit confusing. Here's some quick help on setting up backups with Pogoplug Browser.

First, open the Pogoplug Browser software (which can also be referred to as the Uploader.)

Click on the Files tab to the left, then the Sync link on the top.

Assuming you don't have any backups already set up, this screen will be blank. Click on the "+" symbol at the bottom to add a backup operation.

A dialog box will pop up asking you what files on your local machine (the machine you're running the Browser from) that you'd like to back up to your "Pogoplug Cloud." Note that in this case, "Pogoplug Cloud" refers to your *entire* Pogoplug ecosystem, not just the online storage component of it. In other words, you can back files up to USB or SATA drives connected to Pogoplug hardware, other computers with the software installed, or the online cloud storage--whatever you like!

Once you select the folder on your machine that you'd like to keep backed up with the Browser, the operation should now appear in the list, with a small "Change" link. Click that link, and you'll see a list of all the storage areas linked to your Pogoplug account--again, that includes the online storage as well as Pogoplug hardware and software connected devices/PC's. 

Simply pick the destination, and you're off! You should be able to see the Pogoplug icon in your system tray (Windows) or menu bar (Mac) to show that it's enabled and actively watching for changes.

A few things to remember is that this is not a bi-directional sync; that is, when you add new files to the original folder, they'll be copied over to the destination on your Pogoplug. but deletes won't be mirrored, for example.

In addition to copying files, you can also set up automatic music, photo, and movie copy operations. They're usually automatically configured with the default directory for your setup, but can also be customized.