Articles tagged: cloud storage

A frustrated person looking at a computer screen showing a 'disk full' warning. In the background, there are icons of a Recycle Bin, cloud storage, and an email app, each with a small red warning symbol indicating full storage. The environment is a typical home office with a desk, computer, and related items.

Delete Not Freeing Up Space? Take Out the Trash!

It can be frustrating to delete something to seemingly no effect. I’ll explain why that might be and what to do.

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Using OneDrive for Nearly Continuous Backup

OneDrive can be used for many things, but one of the most valuable is ongoing online backup.

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Why Can’t I Upload a Backup Image to the Cloud?

Uploading backup images sounds good until you do the math.

How Should I Back Up When Traveling?

Backing up while on the road can be a challenge. I’ll review what’s practical and how to keep your data safe.

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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.

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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.

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Cryptomator: Encryption for Your Cloud Storage

Cryptomator is a powerful tool to protect the data you store in the cloud.

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Is OneDrive a Backup?

OneDrive is a powerful tool, but thinking of it as a backup can take you down a dangerous path.

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Attach; Share Instead

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Half a Dozen Uses for OneDrive

OneDrive is a surprisingly powerful service that many people overlook or don’t understand. I’ll review six ways you can leverage OneDrive.

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How Do I Free Up Space in Gmail?

There are several ways to deal with an overflowing Google Drive.

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How to Protect Your Cloud Storage and Backups from Ransomware

There are additional protections for your data if your machine becomes infected with a form of malware known as ransomware.

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Tip of the Day: Don’t Rely on Facebook for Storage

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How to Back Up Photos and Never Lose Them Again: the Steps You Need to Take

Follow these steps to avoid losing precious and irreplaceable memories.

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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.

How to Protect Your Computer from Natural Disasters

How to Protect Your Computer from Natural Disasters

Natural disasters remind us that our computers, among other things, are at risk. I’ll look at protecting your computer, and more importantly, your data.

Do I Need OneDrive?

Do I Need OneDrive?

Using OneDrive is up to you — but here’s why I absolutely recommend it.

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Tip of the Day: Default to the Cloud

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BoxCryptor: Secure Your Data in the Cloud

Many online cloud storage providers encrypt your data — which means they can decrypt it themselves. BoxCryptor is a great solution to ensure that your online data remains private, regardless of how it’s stored.

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An Abundance of Cloud Storage

It seems like every online service provider is now including some kind of online cloud storage as a perk. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed. I’ll look at my personal cloud storage landscape.