Cloud Storage
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Feature-filled cloud storage solution with an intuitive user interface and easy music streaming; best for those who need to do a lot of file syncing |
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Affordable and comprehensive cloud storage service that allows unlimited file storage; best for users with light syncing needs |
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Cheap and easy service that lets users store an unlimited number of files from one computer safely online; syncfolder available for light syncing needs |
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Good option for more advanced users looking for extra encryption capabilities and lots of space to store files online from an unlimited number of computers |
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Combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across unlimited computers, and external drive backup |
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Pricey yet robust cloud storage best for those who want to sync all of their files with 2 TB of space; great mobile app |
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Easy to use, but can't match the safety of off-site backup |
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Store it in the Cloud
Whether you are working on important documents and want to have access to them at all times, or you just want that photo you edited on your laptop to show up simultaneously on your cell phone, Cloud Storage is the one-stop solution you have been looking for. Cloud Storage services ensure that your files are not only stored remotely and are available to you anywhere with an Internet connection, but they can sync these files across all of your devices, making sure that you have the most up-to-date edits and information possible. You can even use most of these services to backup your computer in case of a data-loss emergency.
What is the Difference Between Online Backup and Cloud Storage?
Online Backup and Cloud Storage services are very similar in that they both store your files online for safe keeping, allowing you to access them anywhere with an Internet connection. But while Online Backup is primarily designed to non-intrusively backup your files and restore them to your computer in case of hard drive failure or theft, Cloud Storage is designed to make it easy to regularly access, share and sync your files across multiple devices. While only some online backup services boast these features, all of the cloud storage services we review other than Dropbox include backup in addition to file syncing and sharing in their repertoire. Syncing is especially useful for people who find themselves working on multiple devices and need their files to be as up-to-date as possible no matter where they are.
How We Reviewed These Cloud Storage Services
We signed up for each cloud storage service and tested them ourselves. We ran online backup routines, synced files across multiple computers which included Macs as well as PCs, edited files to test update times, accessed files over each service's web interface, and tried out mobile apps where applicable. We were also curious about how enjoyable, intuitive and easy-to-use each program was. The ratings you see here are a compilation of these factors, the storage and sync space each service offers, and how great of a value the service is overall.
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