Articles tagged: cloud

Cloud Storage

Is Online Backup a Good Idea?

Backing up data using an online backup service can be an important part of an overall strategy, but there are important limits and considerations.

A modern workspace with a desktop computer, laptop, and external hard drives. The computer screen shows cloud service icons like OneDrive, Google Drive, and Dropbox, along with a backup software interface. There is a subtle overlay of cloud graphics illustrating cloud syncing. The workspace is clean, well-lit, and organized.

If I Use a Cloud Sync Program to Back Up, Won’t Accidental Deletions Delete the Backup?

Backing up to auto-syncing cloud services is very convenient. But what happens when it syncs your mistake?

Cloud Storage

How to Use Cloud Storage Safely

Cloud service providers often give us lots of storage we can use for cloud backup. How to use it safely, however, isn't always obvious.

Secure cloud storage

Is Using the Cloud Safe?

As security compromises seem to happen regularly, many ask, "Is using the cloud safe?" It's as safe as you make it.

The Cloud

Is My Information Safe in the Cloud?

'The cloud' is the latest buzzword for internet-based services. It's important to understand a few things about cloud security.

Secure cloud storage

The Two Types of Cloud Data Threats and How You Protect Yourself

All cloud data threats boil down to one of two things. I'll review them and lay out what you need to do to keep your data is safe in the cloud.

Mom with Dog

How should I store scans of old photographs?

Long term storage of something as precious as photographs warrants some thought. It's something I care about, and have thought about a lot.

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How safe is iCloud?

When you put your privacy in the hands of online companies it's going to boil down to: How much do you trust them?

Vault

Can Backups of Email Be Hacked?

Not just email, but any information that is anywhere on "the cloud" is subject to backups. That means there is a copy somewhere. Is this a problem?

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Does My Information Get Deleted from the Cloud If I Delete the Associated Software?

Make sure you understand how any software you use keeps personal data in the cloud and the steps necessary to delete, or secure, that data.