In a cyber world filled with viruses and hackers it’s always good to have your important files backed up on a regular basis to an external hard drive. Did you know that not a lot of computer owners do this?
If you aren’t backing up your files you really should. If you have a laptop especially be sure you purchase a backup hard drive so that you can move photos, work or school documents and other personal computer items onto a backup disk drive to free up space on your computer.
There are many different types, sizes and shapes of backup drives.This  penny auction site offers a large variety of brand new backup hard drives.
The Western Digital My Passport Ultra is a 3.0 USB Hard Drive. Featuring WD SmartWare Pro software that automatically backs up your files to the drive or the Cloud for flexibility. The 1TB capacity offers spacious media storage. Retails for $129.99. Get this for less if you win on DealDash by bidding!
 
“Ultra-sleek design with high capacity.
At just half an inch thin (12.8mm) for the 500 GB model, this drive is sleek and fast with plenty of capacity for your important digital content. The 1 TB model is a mere 0.60 in (15.3 mm), while the massive capacity of 2 TB is only 0.81 in (20.5 mm).
Ultra-fast transfer rates.
When connected to a USB 3.0 port, My Passport Ultra lets you access and save files in blazing speed. Reduce transfer time by up to three times when compared to USB 2.0 transfer rates.*
*Performance may vary based on user’s hardware and system configuration.
USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 compatibility.
With this single drive you get compatibility with your USB 2.0 devices today and the ultra-fast speed of USB 3.0 when you’re ready to step up to the to the next generation.
Automatic, continuous backup software.
WD SmartWare Pro automatic backup software works quietly in the background to help protect your data using minimal PC resources. Whenever you add or change a file, it’s instantly backed up.”
 
For an even larger hard drive check out this LaCie – d2 Quadra 4TB External USB 3.0/FireWire/eSATA Hard DriveThis LaCie d2 Quadra 9000258U external hard drive. It features a 4TB capacity for expansive storage and FireWire, USB and eSATA interfaces for speedy connection to a range of computers. Fanless cooling allows quiet heat dissipation for efficient operation. Retail price is $299.99! Bid then buy it now if you don’t win!
The last deal on DealDash for this G-drive 1 TB drive, valued at $114 and sold to desi420 for only the bids you placed if you didn’t win.

If you need to back up files right away, before you even win a hard drive, be sure you check out cloud based solutions like Dropbox. All you do is move the files into the Dropbox folder and it will save in the “cloud!”
Here’s a link to Download DropBox
. You get 2GB free, but to get even more space you can upgrade or share it with friends.
 
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 It’s so important – now especially, more than ever before, to be sure your data is backed up on a regular basis!

Check out these data loss statistics. Surprising, right? Don’t be a victim!

Data Loss Statistics The following statistics were gathered from various sources: 6% of all PCs will suffer an episode of data loss in any given year. Given the number of PCs used in US businesses in 1998, that translates to approximately 4.6 million data loss episodes. At a conservative estimate, data loss cost US businesses $11.8 billion in 1998. (The Cost Of Lost Data, David M. Smith) 30% of all businesses that have a major fire go out of business within a year. 70% fail within five years. (Home Office Computing Magazine) 31% of PC users have lost all of their files due to events beyond their control. 34% of companies fail to test their tape backups, and of those that do, 77% have found tape back-up failures. 60% of companies that lose their data will shut down within 6 months of the disaster. 93% of companies that lost their data center for 10 days or more due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year of the disaster. 50% of businesses that found themselves without data management for this same time period filed for bankruptcy immediately. (National Archives & Records Administration in Washington) American business lost more than $7.6 billion as a result of viruses during first six months of 1999. (Research by Computer Economics) Companies that aren’t able to resume operations within ten days (of a disaster hit) are not likely to survive. (Strategic Research Institute) Every week 140,000 hard drives crash in the United States. (Mozy Online Backup) Simple drive recovery can cost upwards of $7,500 and success is not guaranteed. -Source BostonComputing.net

Leggo my eggo? Nothing can compare to homemade, hot, crispy belgian waffles. Top them with maple syrup, whipped cream and berries, or maple syrup, pecans and pears. Delicious! If you want to make your very own restaurant style waffles at home (forget those toaster waffles) you can easily once you have a waffle maker!
Want to learn how to get great deals on waffle makers? Read on!
Are you a fan of penny auctions?
You know, those auctions where you buy bids for a chance to win something for pennies! (Well the cost of bids + the end price -not always pennies!) If you’re not a fan,  you could still use buy it now if you want to try out DealDash.com’s auctions for a brand new waffle maker. It’s surprising the variety of waffle makers they offer.
How about heart shaped waffles? Make them for yourself or a loved one!
 
Chef’s Choice – WafflePro 5-of-Hearts Waffle Maker – Stainless-Steel This waffle maker features the Quad baking system that lets you select the flavor, texture and color you desire. The floating hinge helps ensure uniform thickness and baking of 5 heart-shaped waffles. Check out this upcoming auction on DealDash for this waffle maker.

“Make waffles anytime you like with the Oster 8″ Belgian Waffle Maker. It has a cool-touch handle for extra safety. This Oster Belgian waffle maker also has a deep rim that helps keep batter from spilling onto your counter top. It features a red power on indicator light and a green ready indicator light. Both lights are located on the top of the lid so they are easy to see. This stainless steel waffle maker has an adjustable temperature control dial that lets you choose your preferred cooking time. This handy feature allows you to cook waffles that are either light and fluffy or crispy and crunchy. The Oster 8″ Belgian Waffle Maker is manufactured with a non-stick round baking plate so your culinary creations are easy to remove when fully cooked. It also has a floating hinge to help ensure uniform thickness and even baking. This stainless steel waffle maker has a polished finish and a durable housing. It would make a great addition to just about any kitchen.”
Mix up chocolate, maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, fresh or dried fruit, nuts, coconut and mix in the batter! Yum!
This Hamilton Beach restaurant style waffle maker makes delicious and fluffy waffles in 5-8 minutes. Just pour the batter in, rotate the handle and wait a few minutes for delicious hot waffles!


This 8-Inch Belgian Waffle maker from Oster has a buy it now price of $29 on DealDash and it last sold for $0.10! 10 cents and won by MsTazz13. Whoa!
What are your favorite waffle toppings?
Waffles are super easy to make once you have a good iron. Here’s one of my favorite recipes:

Belgian Waffles from Williams-Sonoma’s Breakfast

• 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sparkling mineral water
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and still warm
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg yolk
• 2 large egg whites
• pinch of cream of tartar

The night before you plan to serve the waffles: In a large bowl. whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, salt and yeast. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat. combine the whole milk and the sparkling water and heat to lukewarm (105 degreesF). Whisk in the melted butter and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth. Cover tightly and let stand overnight at cool room temperature. 
The next morning: Preheat a Belgian waffle iron. Whisk the egg yolk into the batter. In a large clean bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Thoroughly stir about one-third of the beaten whites into the batter, then fold in the remaining whites, without overmixing. 
When the waffle iron is hot, ladle 3/4-1 cup of batter into each waffle section and spread with a wooden spoon so the grids are evenly covered. Close the iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the waffle exterior is golden brown and the inside is light and springy, 4-5 minutes. (The first waffle may not be perfect. Adjust the amount of batter and cooking time if necessary.)
Keep waffles warm in a low oven. Serve with whipped cream, fresh fruit or maple syrup.
Makes about 2 large waffles.

Donkey: We can stay up late, swapping manly stories, and in the morning, I’m making waffles!-Shrek!
 

Labor Day is a celebration of the American labor movement and the great achievement of U.S. workers. DealDash is celebrating you with a few Labor Day specials!
Just because summer is almost over doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! It’s Labor Day weekend, the last hurrah before all schools start and summer has officially come to an end.
The warm weather will still be around for a little while, but soon we will be planning for holidays and events. After big box retailers clear out the back to school items we’ll see stuff for Halloween, then Thanksgiving and finally Christmas.
The stretch between Labor Day and Christmas is the busiest shopping season of the year. If you celebrate Christmas and Thanksgiving you will be happy to learn that you may be able to save a lot more money this year on preparing for both holidays with the following types of auction items on sale at DealDash.
DealDash is running a few Labor Day specials this weekend with reduced prices on bids (after you purchase your initial bid pack), plus if you win an auction between now until Labor Day you won’t have to pay final auction costs except for a $0.01 payment processing fee per item.
Not only is holiday shopping just totally crazy come the time between Black Friday and Christmas, gifts can be pricey and shopping time consumer. So save time and money if you Celebrate Christmas with a few of these gift ideas that can be won on DealDash ahead of time. You won’t be frantic like everyone else during this season!
Just a few of the deals you will find on DealDash:
Kayaks
Past deals for Kayaks include the Lifetime Daylite Kayak sold for $20.10, the Sevylor 1-Person Sport Kayak for $0.05.

-PCs
A few of the many computer items on DealDash include auctions on Acer Aspire laptos and Asus. 


-Video Games
Video games on DealDash are offered for tons of different gaming platforms, xBox, PS4, Nintendo 3DS, Wii, etc!

-Gift Cards
The gift card selection is vast with deals on gift cards for airfare, Target, Walmart, and other big-box retailers, restaurants, gas and more!
More items and great gift ideas:
-Bicycles
-Camping/survival kits
-Telescopes
-Meats: Turkeys, chicken, steak, fish from Omaha Steaks.
-Jewelry
-Watches
-Luggage
Looking for a promo code for DealDash? You won’t even need one with these deals! Again, bids are $0.15 this weekend! So get bidding!
And a lot more! If you have any questions about bidding on DealDash be sure to reference our other articles, 7 Tips For Staying Focused on Your Auctions, and DealDash for Newbies

Post your questions below!
 

What cool gadgets do you want to get for less money?
DealDash is a fast-paced, fun entertainment auction site. Bids start at $0.60 each and may even be less if you catch a pack on a bid pack sale day. Each time a bidder places a bid the clock resets and the possible end price, that is if it were to end when the current bidder is bidding, increases with each bid placed. Items all come new in the box and shipping is free!
Here are our top-ten, totally cool items for sale right now on the auction site.
1. Freshwater Fish Aquarium

This Fairyland room fish tank comes with a floating plastic fish, but the tank is also designed to house real freshwater fish! Freshwater fish are fish that spend most of their lives in fresh water, rivers and lakes mainly, with a salinity of less than 0.05%. This freshwater fish tank is perfect for the freshwater fish beginner, plus it’s cheap! For more info on freshwater fish and where to buy them at check out this site for freshwater fish for beginners.
Buy it now for $22 when there’s an active auction at DealDash.com or win it like cheyenne1001 did, for as little as $0.81  + bids!

This JBL Pulse speaker will help you create an instant dance party in any room at any time! The lights change colors and are programmable to create a customized light show. It’s compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices and it’s NFC compatible. Offers crisp 12W amplified power, two 40 mm drivers, and a rechargeable 4000 mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. And most important, it’s super cool!  Buy it now for $199!
You may be able to enjoy cotton candy now while at many of the state fairs going on throughout the U.S., but wouldn’t you love to enjoy fresh cotton candy right out of the maker?

Retro Red Cotton Candy Maker is versatile. It  uses your favorite brand of hard candy, sugar-free candy or standard cotton candy sugar to spin a delicious treat.Cotton candy flows quickly as unit heats up Translucent, plastic bowl allows the user to easily see each batch being made Unit disassembles easily for cleaning Comes with two plastic cotton candy cones.
 Star-Spangled Eagle Flag Slot Machine Bank

Wouldn’t it be something if instead of losing money playing slots you could be saving every penny, nickel, dime or quarter you put into the machine!? Well now you can save and win with this full-action casino-style slot machine replica. It features a working handle and wide spinning reels for realistic gameplay. Coin slot will even sound and light up to add to the excitement. Plus, since it’s a slot bank you can save money instead of lose it. Since it’d go in your house, you’d be the house! Buy it now for $121 or buy bids to try and win!
For all sorts of fun items go to DealDash.com and make it your first penny auction experience.