Notebook Shadow is an automated file backup and synchronization utility for laptop users. It works with both LAN and remote network connections, and lets you manage your backup devices (such as Zip drives and optical discs).The program runs in the background, automatically synchronizing work produced away from the office with copies on one or more office servers. It retrieves work done by other project members and acquires the latest corporate information whenever a connection is made. It also performs automatic backups.