Do you lie awake at night, worrying about losing your emails on Gmail? If so, Gmail Backup can put your mind at rest. There have been occasional stories of people being locked out of their Gmail accounts, and of course you might accidentally delete mails yourself, so it might be worthwhile keeping a backup of your mail.
This application is very simple. After installation, you are asked to input your Gmail details, and then the app uploads your Gmail email to your computer. You specify the dates you want to back up, and Gmail Backup uploads those emails. You also choose a destination folder, so your back up will be exactly where you want it. The stored emails can be read through Outlook, or any text reader, although that's not very attractive or comfortable.
If Gmail is your normal email home, this simple back up program is a nice idea as it means you'll have those messages saved in the unlikely case of disaster. Gmail Backup would be much improved with a dedicated email reader, as going through Outlook is awkward especially if you don't use it normally.
For a fast, simple way to keep your mails safe on your hard drive Gmail Backup offers a no-frills solution.
