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How buying a NAS can save you money vs. cloud storage
You can save money if you stick with it for long-term data storage.
A network-attached storage (NAS) device can be viewed as a pricey addition to the home or office, but it can save you money in the long run. Depending on what you use cloud storage for, switching to a NAS can have a positive impact on your balance sheet and even provide additional functionality, improving overall system value. I'm going to run you through how this is the case, where cloud storage may continue to make sense, and why you should consider buying a NAS regardless.
Microsoft will now make you pick a reason why you're quitting OneDrive
A new update to the cloud storage app will now ask you why you chose to close it, and it won't go away until you tell it why.
If you've ever uninstalled a program, there's a good chance you've seen a screen pop up where the developers ask you why you chose to uninstall their app. It's a good way for developers to figure out what is causing people to stop using their programs. Microsoft is now doing a similar thing with OneDrive, the main difference being that it'll interrogate you about your motives if you dare try to stop the app from running, and it won't let you close OneDrive until you tell it your reasoning.
Best cloud storage services in 2024
There's no shortage of cloud service providers in the computing world, but here are the ones I recommend checking out in 2023.
The importance and convenience of using cloud storage can't be understated. The best cloud storage services will not only help you save storage space on your phones, laptops, and other devices, but they also act as a safe space to tuck your files away from your physical computer and let you easily share them with others. You can also use these services to collaborate with your colleagues or to access your files across a variety of devices.
Samsung's new Temporary Cloud Backup offers unlimited storage, but there's a catch
The new service will be rolled out globally to compatible devices this fall.
Samsung has announced a major update to its cloud storage service with the launch of 'Temporary Cloud Backup' that promises to offer users unlimited free storage for up to 30 days. The service will allow users to upload data from their smartphones or computers to Samsung Cloud storage for later use, such as when users are waiting for the delivery of their new device or when getting a smartphone repaired.
Photo albums in OneDrive are about to take up a whole lot more space
Microsoft is implementing a controversial change in OneDrive's storage space policy that may affect many.
OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage services out there, especially because of its cost and how tightly it integrates with Microsoft Office applications. The service is due to receive some AI features next month if the latest rumors are to be believed, but ahead of that, Microsoft has announced a change in policy that may be deemed controversial by many.
Dropbox ends unlimited cloud storage policy because some customers abused its generosity
Dropbox has decided to end its "as much space as you need" cloud storage policy to curb misuse from malicious actors.
Although Dropbox is a fairly simple service to use for most cloud storage needs, it faces stiff competition from the likes of Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, and more, especially on the pricing front. For example, the Dropbox Plus plan for individual use starts at $12/month with 2TB of storage, which is considerably more expensive than the Microsoft 365 Basic plan which starts at $2/month with just 100GB but also bundles goodies such as seamless integration with Office apps. Now, Dropbox has decided to restrict its unlimited storage policy due to malicious behavior from some of its customers.
Enjoy lifetime access to 100GB of Koofr cloud storage for just $30!
Koofr is offering some enticing lifetime discounts for its cloud storage platform.
We've all been alerted to the dreaded "Low disk space!" warning in some form or another. Programs, games, and even media have all grown in size and so has the capacity of devices, be it internal storage for a desktop PC or a smartphone. One way to mitigate this problem is to use cloud storage. This can be in the form of localized network-connected storage such as a NAS or using a company to securely host all your files in one place. Koofr is one such service and its lifetime subscriptions are on sale right now.
Best cloud storage for photos in 2024
Photos and videos take up a lot of storage on your phone, so storing media in the cloud can save on-device space. These are the best services.
Photos and videos take up a lot of storage space, and that's largely because we can take higher-quality photos with smaller camera sensors than ever before. The added file sizes are worth it since they allow you to capture key memories with immense clarity. But smartphones and other mobile devices don't typically offer a lot of storage space, so photos and videos can fill up your phone fast. That's why many people look to cloud storage services to fill this gap, which keep your photos secured in the cloud while freeing up on-device space.
Google One quietly rolls out a new 5TB storage plan
Google is rolling out a 5TB Google One cloud storage tier as a middle option between the existing 2TB and 10TB tiers.
Google One is the umbrella branding for all of Google's paid cloud storage options, giving you a single shared bucket of storage for all Google services. The service has likely become more popular as free storage for Google Photos came to an end earlier this year, and now Google is starting to roll out a new storage option beyond the three tiers already available on all accounts.
PSA: Google Photos' unlimited free storage offer expires this month
Upload your photos and videos to Google Photos before the end of this month to make the most out of the service's expiring unlimited free storage offer.
In November last year, Google announced that it would no longer offer unlimited free storage for "high quality" photos on Google Photos starting June 1, 2021. At the time, the company had revealed that it would limit free storage on Google Photos to 15GB, and users would have to pay for a monthly Google One subscription for any additional storage. Since photos and videos uploaded to Google Photos before the deadline won't count towards the new 15GB limit, you should probably upload all your precious memories right away and avoid paying for the Google One subscription.
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more will start counting towards your Google Account storage next year
Google announced files that are created in Google Docs and more will count toward your 15GB of storage beginning next summer.
Google today announced important policy changes that will affect consumer accounts. Beginning June 1, 2021, files that are created in Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and more will count toward your 15GB of complementary account storage.
OxygenOS 10.0.4 for the OnePlus 7T series brings Cloud Service to the Gallery app in India, optimizes low-light front camera photos, and more
OnePlus has started rolling out OxygenOS 10.0.4 for the OnePlus 7T series, bringing a new cloud storage service to the gallery app among other things.
Over the last couple of years, OnePlus has gained a massive fan base in India, beating Apple and Samsung in the premium smartphone space. In order to reward its community for the support, the company announced new India-specific features for OxygenOS late last month. Among these was a smarter SMS app, OnePlus Roaming, and an updated Gallery app with cloud storage. Now, with the latest OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 7T series, OnePlus is finally rolling out the cloud storage service.
Samsung Cloud drops free storage from 15GB to 5GB as Google Drive grandfathers some users' 20GB plans
Samsung Cloud is dropping free storage from 15GB to 5GB while Google Drive is grandfathering some users' up to 20GB plans.
There is a lot of different cloud services out there, but we can all agree that Google Drive is one of the most popular. Google Drive storage is pretty much the core of your Google account, as nearly everything revolves around it: your saved emails, your Google Photos files, your device backups, and pretty much everything. There are also alternatives such as Samsung Cloud, which is a service included with Samsung phones. While they're similar feature-wise, they're completely different service, but one thing they do have in common is storage capacity: both Samsung Cloud and Google Drive offer at least 15GB of storage for saving files and pretty much everything.
One of the best deals going on right now at our online store, XDA Depot, is the lifetime subscription for pCloud. Let's take a look at what you get in this subscription and how it compares with other services.