Cobian Backup [^] is what I use for local backup. Free, and does a great job. If you're looking for an off-site thing, I would recommend MiMedia.

...is that from Code Geass? At the very least, I'm certain that's what I know it from. EDIT: And I'm an idiot. I just saw your name. At least I got the reference :P

I would recommend Liberty BASIC, for Windows. It's what got me started on programming in middle school. LB is interesting in that it's BASIC, with a classic BASIC syntax, but it's also got access to the entire Windows API. The only current programming concept it can't teach is Object-Oriented programming, which is not for beginners, anyway. A free version, Just BASIC, is available, but slightly less powerful. http://www.libertybasic.com http://www.justbasic.com

Liberty BASIC. It's a Windows BASIC, and but it can also handle advanced API calls, to introduce more complex concepts. It's what got me started on programming, and I've moved on to do VB, VB.Net, C, C++, Java, and lots of scripting languages. http://www.libertybasic.com The Community site: http://libertybasic.conforums.com He also has a completely free version, that is less functional, Just BASIC: http://www.justbasic.com