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Most Affordable Cloud Storage Plans for iOS
A few months ago I made a post for Android users to help pick out some affordable storage for while they’re on-the-go and now it’s finally your turn, Apple users! Avoid the pricey options and take a look at these other offerings. Many are the same from the Android article, too, so if you use…
Sync.com vs Dropbox
When it comes to all the free and upgrade-able cloud storage plans out there, it can be difficult to settle on one. In fact I’d wager most people have used multiple storage options at once, even if just to test out how different services work. To help make things a bit easier, I’m going to…
Backblaze Launches B2 Cloud Storage
There is cloud storage and then there is “cloud storage”. What is the difference, well one is the consumer style cloud storage service like Dropbox or Box then there is the “cloud storage” that is often what powers those services, like Amazon S3 and Microsoft Azure. Today Backblaze has stepped up to not only be…
9 Cloud-based Apps to Increase Your Productivity
As we all know, cloud storage and cloud backups are great ways to keep all your files and information easy-at-hand and also secure. Google Drive, Dropbox, and other storage services are integral parts to many people’s daily work flow. But when you combine ever smarter smart phones and cloud systems, you can really get stuff…
Sia – Decentralized Cloud Storage
Usually when you use cloud storage, your files are being stored in a centralized data center owned by the company that runs the cloud storage platform. Sia, though, has a different idea of how to store your files and make use of “millions of terabytes” of otherwise unused storage all over the world. By decentralizing…
Carbonite vs. IDrive Promos
There are not a lot of cloud backup offers available these days to save money but the two that are currently offering deals are Carbonite and IDrive. These two services in some ways have been going head to head since Rush Limbaugh ticked off people, which he tends to do, with his comments about Sandra…
Sync.com Now Accepting Bitcoin
There are not a lot of cloud storage and backup services that accept Bitcoin as payment, in fact the last time I wrote about what services accepted Bitcoin I was only able to find 5 services that did and that did not include the fact that we sell Backblaze prepaid codes for Bitcoin. Well I…
Robin – The “Cloud-First” Smartphone
Robin, a new Android phone from NextBit, has recently gone up for funding over at Kickstarter and is touted as “the world’s only cloud-first smartphone.” Launched just a few days ago, the original goal was to hit $500,000 within a month. With 28 days left the Kickstarter has already reached $709, 533. NextBit explains…
CrashPlan vs. Carbonite
Overview An overview of what service wins in each category. Feature Carbonite CrashPlan Tied Backup Speed Pricing Operating System and Desktop Client Local Backup Support Mobile Apps and Backup File Sync Backup to Friend Ease of Use Totals 3 4 1 Winner CrashPlan Sign Up for Carbonite Sign Up for CrashPlan This comparison post…
Back to School – Best Cloud Storage for Students
It’s that time of year again! Students of all ages are headed back to the classroom. This means more projects and papers but also notes and other files depending on the teacher and the subject. So where is the best place to stare all these files you’re bound to accumulate? Dropbox When I was…
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