June Terabyte Tuesday – 1.1 TB of Usenet for $40

June 12, 2012 | by

Terabyte Tuesday means 1.1 Terabyte usenet accounts for $40 (60% off the normal rate)! Our 1 TB block account includes a 10% header allowance, bringing the total to 1.1 TB. The sale runs from 12 AM EST on June 12 until 12 AM EST on June 13. Our 1 Terabyte usenet block has access to our world-class retention (currently over 1,390 days), speed, completion, and our industry-leading customer service. NewsgroupDirect blocks never expire, so you can buy as many blocks as you want and never worry about losing them.

Terabyte Tuesday

How To Purchase

New customers can simply visit our Terabyte Tuesday page. Existing block customers can login to our website and click Add Block.

Get Notified

Want to be the first in line to find out about Terabyte Tuesday? Join our Terabyte Tuesday mailing list. We respect your privacy, so you’ll only receive notifications about Terabyte Tuesday.

The Fine Print

The sale runs from 12 AM EST on June 12 until 12 AM EST on June 13. No sale prices will be honored after the sale expires. The sale price is available to both new and existing customers. Sale only applies to 1 Terabyte (1000 Gigabyte) accounts. You are free to purchase multiple 1 TB blocks if you choose. Coupons (new or existing) do not apply to special rates on Terabyte Tuesday. The only block that is on sale is the 1 TB (1000 GB) block. Any other size usenet block is priced at its regular price. All blocks receive a 10% allowance for headers, so a 1 TB purchase will actually give you 1.1 TB, or 1,100 GB.

Memorial Day Weekend Block Sale

May 25, 2012 | by

Memoria Day FlagsThis weekend only we’re having a huge sale on our 500 GB block accounts. You can get a total of 550 GB (with the 10% header allowance) for just $20. It’s the same deal that we offer on Terabyte Tuesday, just in a smaller package.

This is a great opportunity to get started with usenet at a low cost, with no commitments.

New customers can get the deal on our deals page.

Existing customers can just add a block at the sale price.

The Details
This deal is available from May 25, 2012 at  12PM EST until May 29, 2012 at 12AM EST. The price is $20 for a 500 GB account. The account includes a total of 550 GB including header allowance. The sale price is only valid during the sale date and no other items are discounted.

May Terabyte Tuesday – 1.1 TB of Usenet for $40

May 15, 2012 | by

Terabyte Tuesday means 1.1 Terabyte usenet accounts for $40 (60% off the normal rate)! Our 1 TB block account includes a 10% header allowance, bringing the total to 1.1 TB. The sale runs from 12 AM EST on May 15 until 12 AM EST on May 16. Our 1 Terabyte usenet block has access to our world-class retention (currently over 1,365 days), completion, and speed. NewsgroupDirect blocks never expire, so you can buy as many blocks as you want and never worry about losing them.

Terabyte Tuesday

How To Purchase

New customers can simply visit our Terabyte Tuesday page. Existing block customers can login to our website and click Add Block.

Get Notified

Want to be the first in line to find out about Terabyte Tuesday? Join our Terabyte Tuesday mailing list. We respect your privacy, so you’ll only receive notifications about Terabyte Tuesday.

The Fine Print

The sale runs from 12 AM EST on May 15 until 12 AM EST on May 16. No sale prices will be honored after the sale expires. The sale price is available to both new and existing customers. Sale only applies to 1 Terabyte (1000 Gigabyte) accounts. You are free to purchase multiple 1 TB blocks if you choose. Coupons (new or existing) do not apply to special rates on Terabyte Tuesday. The only block that is on sale is the 1 TB (1000 GB) block. Any other size usenet block is priced at its regular price. All blocks receive a 10% allowance for headers, so a 1 TB purchase will actually give you 1.1 TB, or 1,100 GB.

April Terabyte Tuesday – 1.1 TB of Usenet for $40

April 10, 2012 | by

Terabyte Tuesday means 1.1 Terabyte usenet accounts for $40 (60% off the normal rate)! Our 1 TB block account includes a 10% header allowance, bringing the total to 1.1 TB. The sale runs from 12 AM EST on April 10 until 12 AM EST on April 11. Our 1 Terabyte usenet block has access to our world-class retention (currently over 1,330 days), completion, and speed. NewsgroupDirect blocks never expire, so you can buy as many blocks as you want and never worry about losing them.

Terabyte Tuesday

How To Purchase

New customers can simply visit our Terabyte Tuesday page. Existing block customers can login to our website and click Add Block.

Get Notified

Want to be the first in line to find out about Terabyte Tuesday? Join our Terabyte Tuesday mailing list. We respect your privacy, so you’ll only receive notifications about Terabyte Tuesday.

The Fine Print

The sale runs from 12 AM EST on April 10 until 12 AM EST on April 11. No sale prices will be honored after the sale expires. The sale price is available to both new and existing customers. Sale only applies to 1 Terabyte (1000 Gigabyte) accounts. You are free to purchase multiple 1 TB blocks if you choose. Coupons (new or existing) do not apply to special rates on Terabyte Tuesday. The only block that is on sale is the 1 TB (1000 GB) block. Any other size usenet block is priced at its regular price.

Usenet for File Backups

April 7, 2012 | by

We’ve had a few users ask about using usenet for personal file backups (the process is known as uBackup) over the past year, so we thought it would be a good idea to provide a bit of an intro. It’s a different use for usenet, but one that works and should be considered if you need to backup your personal data. Uploading files to usenet doesn’t count against your monthly usage (at least with NewsgroupDirect), so it’s free and unlimited. Plus, with retention now effectively infinite you don’t have to worry about ever losing your data.

Overview of uBackup

Pre-Requisites

Enclosed in parentheses is suggested software, mostly available for free. Any software that you already use that can accomplish the same tasks should also work fine.

Usenet Access (that’s us at NewsgroupDirect), Newsreader (Newsleecher), Compression / Decompression / Encryption Software (winRAR), Checksum Software (quickSFV), Parchive Software (quickPAR), NFO creator (Coolbeans), Encoding / Posting Software (yEnc)

Compression

The first step is to compress and split the file that you want to upload. Since we’re talking about backups, it is expected that the file will be at least several gigabytes. Once the files are posted to usenet you should expect that your files will be broken up into a large number of small binary articles.

WinRAR is commonly used because it is efficient in terms of compression level and speed. 7-Zip is a good alternative because it is available for free with almost the same performance as WinRAR. WinZip for Windows and Stuff-It for Mac are also viable options.

Using WinRAR for Compression

NOTES:

  1. If files are already compressed, change compression method to “Store.” Otherwise, leave the default value.
  2. Remember to always include mb or gb when indicating the size for each split part.

For maximum security make sure to encrypt the filename as well. Go to the Advanced tab and set a password. Remember, Usenet is a public space and anyone can access your files, so we need to make sure you’re the only one who can decrypt the files.

Creating PAR’s

The next step is to create recovery blocks for the generated RAR files. This is needed so that the files can be recreated in case they get corrupted.

QuickPAR

  1. Select the RAR files that you have created.
  2. Make sure the slider is set to maximum (rightmost). IMPORTANT: Check box should be checked.
  3. Higher redundancy means more data recovery. 10.00% is recommended.

Encoding to Text

The next step is to encode the files to text using yEnc so they can be uploaded to usenet. This will generate thousands of segments.

Creation of checksum and information files is an optional step that isn’t really needed for file backsups since you’re the only one who’ll be accessing the files.

The final step is to post the files. In the newsreader, select all the files to be uploaded and then indicate a subject header. Upload to  alt.binaries.backup; this is the usenet backup group with the highest traffic for posting encrypted backups. Others are alt.binaries.backup.space and free.binaries.backup. Wait for the upload to finish and then you’re done.

You can download the files as needed on demand.

Terabyte Tuesday – 1.1 TB of Usenet for $40

March 13, 2012 | by

Terabyte Tuesday means 1.1 Terabyte usenet accounts for $40 (60% off the normal rate)! Our 1 TB block account includes a 10% header allowance, bringing the total to 1.1 TB. The sale runs from 12 AM EST on March 13 until 12 AM EST on March 14. Our 1 Terabyte usenet block has access to our world-class retention (currently over 1,300 days), completion, and speed. NewsgroupDirect blocks never expire, so you can buy as many blocks as you want and never worry about losing them.

Terabyte Tuesday

How To Purchase

New customers can simply visit our Terabyte Tuesday page. Existing block customers can login to our website and click Add Block.

The Fine Print

The sale runs from 12 AM EST on March 13 until 12 AM EST on March 14. No sale prices will be honored after the sale expires. The sale price is available to both new and existing customers. Sale only applies to 1 Terabyte (1000 Gigabyte) accounts. You are free to purchase multiple 1 TB blocks if you choose. Coupons (new or existing) do not apply to special rates on Terabyte Tuesday. The only block that is on sale is the 1 TB (1000 GB) block. Any other size usenet block is priced at its regular price.

It’s Terabyte Tuesday – On a Friday!

February 10, 2012 | by

That’s right. Your mind = blown. Terabyte Tuesday is on a Friday this time.

Terabyte Tuesday means 1 Terabyte usenet usenet accounts for $50 (50% off the normal rate)! This is still, hands-down, the best way to save on your usenet access costs. The sale runs from 12 AM EST on February 10 until 12 AM EST on February 11. Our 1 Terabyte usenet block has access to our world-class retention (currently over 1,270 days), completion, and speed. NewsgroupDirect blocks never expire, so you can buy as many blocks as you want and never worry about losing them.

Terabyte Tuesday

How To Purchase

New customers can simply visit our Terabyte Tuesday page. Existing block customers can login to our website and click Add Block.

The Fine Print

The sale runs from 12 AM EST on February 10 until 12 AM EST on February 11. No sale prices will be honored after the sale expires. The sale price is available to both new and existing customers. Sale only applies to 1 Terabyte (1000 Gigabyte) accounts. You are free to purchase multiple 1 TB blocks if you choose. Coupons (new or existing) do not apply to special rates on Terabyte Tuesday. The only block that is on sale is the 1 TB (1000 GB) block. Any other size usenet block is priced at its regular price.