Anyone have experience with the online free storage? I'm thinking about using

[shraby]

it and would like to know what sites are good, or if anyone knows anything.

[Old and In the Way]

1. I use 4 presently.

MS Skydrive has the most free storage @ 25GB
Google has up to 7GB (can't password protect info, so I'm not using it for any sensitive stuff)

Dropbox and Evernote are great for syncing storage between various computers/smartphones. Dropbox has the most storage, but Evernote is pretty slick with the clipping tools and directory management tools.

[shraby]

2. Thanks. I have files I need to store and the 25GB sounds like I'd not have to

worry about space at all. Enough to swim in plus. I'll check out the site..maybe a good idea to store in more than one place in case one disappears off the net..been known to happen.

[HopeHoops]

5. Geeze. I've got 9 TB on the main server and a good six in readily available swap storage.

I'd be afraid to think what they would charge me for THAT!

To be fair, a lot of it is redundant storage and the software and development tools take up a bit. I use an automated backup so those files eat space as well. I just burn off to DVDs every once in a while and keep them in a fire safe.

Personally, I don't trust cloud storage - especially for sensitive material. It's better than it used to be, but never underestimate the hacking community, and that includes on your own machines. You're just less of a direct target as an individual.

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

6. With you on that.

If I don't own, I'm not storing vital data on it.

[shraby]

3. MS has changed..gives 7GB now but if you already had files there,

you can still have the 25, better check how to keep it.

[Old and In the Way]

4. Here's a nice software interface for SkyDrive

SD Explorer-


After the installation you will see the "SDExplorer" icon in "My Computer",
("Computer" for Vista/Windows 7).
This is your entry point into fast and comfortable work with online
Windows Live SkyDrive service.

To start work and open the session, you must enter the Windows Live credential
into the logon dialog. Work session is active until the reboot or forced logout
from SkyDrive Explorer, which can be made by clicking Logout command
in the toolbar. During the session the credentials are not requested again.


With the current version you can enjoy the following functionality:
- View the structure and contents of folders in SkyDrive
- View files information (type, size, modified date)
- Create new root folders and subfolders
- Copy files into the storage
- Delete files and folders
- Copy files from the storage to the computer
- Copy folders and subfolders from the storage to the computer saving their structure
- Use Drag & Drop for files operations
- Rename files and folders
- Create links to SkyDrive folders
- Copy URL of the selected objects into the Clipboard
- Select your preffered display language

Note: SkyDrive protocol is not documented, so the needed information
is received by parsing web pages with content as response from service.
If the content format is changed, SDExplorer functionality
can be partly or totally disabled.

So, please, periodically check for the latest updates at www.CloudStorageExplorer.com.

Have a good time working with SDExplorer!

CloudStorageExplorer.com team.

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There's a similar software utility for your Google Storage called GMail .... both apps show icons in your "My Computer" directory for fast access to the cloud storage locations. Can't tell what the available storage is now...I guess, between the 2, you have approx 14 Gigs.