Dropbox Vs. Google Drive: Which Cloud Storage Service Is Better?

It’s time to weigh out the pros and cons. ;

Hector Ariceaga‘s insight:

Obviously there are many other great cloud storage services available so I will share a more comprehensive comparison list later. However, I really like the feature-by-feature analysis of these two by Business Insider. So there you go.

See on www.businessinsider.com via: pdxtech-info

Top 10 Uses For Dropbox You May Not Have Thought Of

Dropbox is only one of very many cloud storage platforms. however, it remains the most popular.

Follow the link to get 10 ideas for how to extend the way you use it. These tips range from linking to files, to creating photo albums to IFTTT rules (for those more geeky)

See on www.makeuseof.com via: pdxtech-info

Jumpshare – Super Easy to Use File Share Service

There are other great file-sharing sites of course, but this is incredibly easy to use. You don’t even need to register!

It is so great that you can share the link before the file has even finished uploading.

It supports over 150 file types that recipients can view on their browser without having to download it.

See on jumpshare.com via: pdxtech-info

Google Acquires Security Service VirusTotal

Google has acquired free malware scanner VirusTotal for an undisclosed sum. The site runs submitted files through 44 different malware scanners and reports new findings to anti-virus software companies.

See on www.informationweek.com via: pdxtech-info

Google Drive is Here!

Google Drive has arrived with little fanfair. This Dropbox-like service from Google offers 5GB free plus inexpensive upgrade options. You can find it on the tool bar at the top of your Google account or go to https://drive.google.com

Download and install is a snap. It will bring in your Google Docs and allow to sync from a local folder. So far it works like a charm!

See on Scoop.it – pdxtech-info

BoxCryptor | On-the-fly Encryption for cloud storage

On-the-fly Encryption for cloud storage!

BoxCryptor encrypts your files using the AES-256 standard. This makes your data secure – no matter which cloud storage provider you use.

You can access your encrypted files on all devices. There is a BoxCryptor for Windows, Android and iOS – and even support Mac OS X and Linux.

Encrypt your files the quick and easy way. Each file is encrypted individually in real-time and stored in a folder of your choice, e.g. your Dropbox folder.

Via Scoop.it – pdxtech-info – Via www.boxcryptor.com

Social Folders

SocialFolders is the best way to access and manage all the content you have online.

It’s like Dropbox for Social!

Via socialfolders.me

Via Scoop.it – pdxtech-info

Ridiculously easy file-sharing: letscrate.com

Crate makes sharing files with your friends and family ridiculously easy. All with native drag-and-drop.

Via letscrate.com

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Your Computing Devices Come and Go, Your Data is Forever: Ten Tips for Using the Cloud – Forbes

You may be one of the millions of people who purchased a new tablet or upgraded your smart phone or computer recently. Now you need to migrate all your data to your new device.
Via www.forbes.com