Computer hard drives are prone to
failures and which is why one should not rely on keep our data safe. Apart from
keeping multiple backups of essential data, one can store data in cloud. Cloud
computing concept is increasing day by day. Companies and their employees are
storing most of their data on cloud these days. In this way, our data is safe
from theft, hard drive crashes, and even natural disasters.
Main advantage of cloud computing
is that one can access their data from anywhere and any device and any time as
long as one have an internet connection. With few of the free services combined,
one can easily get over 200GB of online storage. Let us look at some sites,
which provide free space on internet.
The most generous is Surdoc, which
offers 100 GB space on internet. There are no apps or downloads, it can be
accessed using a web browser. One can also get a space of one Terabyte of
additional free storage by doing few things. Referring a friend gives
additional 10 GB bonus, Tweeting Surdoc or engaging with Surdoc on Facebook
gives extra 1 GB. Answering a survey gives 5 GB and linking an additional
device to account gives extra 5 GB.
Mega – 50GB (mega.co.nz)
Mega is a private company, which
performs end-to-end encryption on all files stored on its servers. This means
as one upload data it is encrypted and is decrypted when one download it on
other device. There is a synchronous client for computers and apps for Android,
Blackberry and iOS. Mega also offers Chrome and Firefox extensions to add Mega
features right into browser.
Adrive personal basic plan is
always free and it offers apps for Android, iOS and easy access from a web
browser from any device. It also allows one to view, edit documents,
spreadsheets, and presentations online. It also offers cheapest premium plans
in the industry. One can purchase a premium plan with 100GB of storage for just
$2.50 per month or $25 per year.
Previously known as Skydrive,
Microsoft’s cloud storage solution is built into the latest Windows 8
computers, Xbox 360, and the upcoming Xbox one. It is also available on
Android, Windows Phone and iOS. It also gives extra 500MB for referring a
friend and extra 3GB when one activate camera roll backup on phone.
It offers the lowest amount of
storage. Dropbox has an excellent desktop client and full featured apps for
Android, Blackberry and iOS. Data stays synchronized across all devices one
use. One can auto upload smartphone photos so that they stay safe in case you
lose your phone. Free space can be added by referring your friends.
Hard drives are going to be
obsolete in coming years. Big companies are creating their own cloud storage
servers and storing client/employee data on its servers. Microsoft is also
setting up cloud data centre in India. Soon, Cloud computing will become a
popular platform for storing data in India.
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