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cloud_storage_options [2019.12.18 06:15] – [What Is Cloud Storage?] Steve Isenbergcloud_storage_options [2023.09.26 06:32] (current) – [Selected Cloud Storage Options] Steve Isenberg
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 =====Cloud Storage Options===== =====Cloud Storage Options=====
-//Current as of 12/17/2019, info compiled by smi.\\+//Notes as of 12/17/2019, comparison info in table compiled by smi.\\
 I'm always looking to add more storage options, comments on any of these, and help expanding this info// I'm always looking to add more storage options, comments on any of these, and help expanding this info//
  
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     * Redundancy across geographic locations (multiple locations prevent SPOF from nature)     * Redundancy across geographic locations (multiple locations prevent SPOF from nature)
  
-[[https://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/files-safe-in-the-cloud.htm|details - how stuff works]]+[[https://computer.howstuffworks.com/cloud-computing/files-safe-in-the-cloud.htm|details - how stuff works]]\\ 
 +SPOF: Single Point of Failure
  
 ====Best Practices==== ====Best Practices====
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     * Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. Which will be safer and harder to guess:  cgKZdxUhh4Bq (entropy 66.79) or Th1$C0mpu73rGr0up (entropy 24.17)     * Consider using a password manager to generate and store complex passwords. Which will be safer and harder to guess:  cgKZdxUhh4Bq (entropy 66.79) or Th1$C0mpu73rGr0up (entropy 24.17)
     * Use unique passwords for data in the cloud     * Use unique passwords for data in the cloud
 +    * Consider storing the first part of the password in a password manager and adding a set string when you enter it.
   * Use two factor authentication if possible   * Use two factor authentication if possible
   * Backup files in different cloud accounts (don't put important data in just one place)   * Backup files in different cloud accounts (don't put important data in just one place)
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 [[https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/04/should-you-store-your-data-in-the-cloud/|details - malwarebytes]] [[https://blog.malwarebytes.com/101/2016/04/should-you-store-your-data-in-the-cloud/|details - malwarebytes]]
 ====Selected Cloud Storage Options=== ====Selected Cloud Storage Options===
 +Also see these sites, they may have bargains:
 +  * [[https://www.techradar.com/best/best-free-cloud-storage-service|Tech Radar]] has really good info and compares prices for dozens of sites
 +  * [[https://www.tomsguide.com/buying-guide/best-free-cloud-storage|Tom's guide]]
 +
 //Here are some, do you know of others?\\ Do you have good or bad experiences with these?// //Here are some, do you know of others?\\ Do you have good or bad experiences with these?//
-^Provider^  free^  under $2/mo^  under $3/mo^more space options^notes^ +|< 100% 10% 5% 10% 8% 15% - 8% >| 
-|Dropbox|  5GB| | |2TB($119.88/yr\\ or $11.99/mo) |[[https://www.dropbox.com]]\\ 3TB and larger options available for added $| +^Provider^  free^  under $2/mo^  under $3/mo^more space options^notes^as of date^encryption^ 
-|iCloud |  5GB|50GB($0.99/mo)| 200GB($2.99/mo)| 2TB($9.99/mo) |[[https://www.icloud.com]]\\ Can share storage with your family\\ also can manage iPhone contacts etc| +|Dropbox|  2GB| | |2TB($9.99/mo) |[[https://www.dropbox.com]]\\ shared and 3TB and larger options available for added $\|8/9/2023|in-transit & at rest| 
-|pCloud |  5-10GB | | |500GB($4.99/mo\\ or $47.88/yr\\ or $175 lifetime)\\ 2TB($9.99/mo\\ or $95.88/yr\\ or $350 lifetime)|[[https://pcloud.com]]\\ offer annual or one-payment-for-lifetime options\\ offer family sharing option for extra $\\ Crypto option available to automatically encrypt files on the cloud\\ Starts at 5GB free. Invite friends and get 1GB for each invite (to max 10GB),\\ with chance to win 500GB for a lifetime.| +|iCloud |  5GB|50GB($0.99/mo)| 200GB($2.99/mo)| 2TB($9.99/mo) |[[https://www.icloud.com]]\\ Can share storage with your family\\ also can manage iPhone contacts etc| |in-transit & at rest| 
-|OneDrive|  5GB|100GB($1.99/mo)| | |[[https://onedrive.live.com]]\\ Office 365 options for more storage and more $$\\ 5GB and 100GB plans can secure up to 3 files|  +|pCloud |  ? | | |500GB ($49.99/yr\\ or $199 lifetime)\\ 2TB($99.99/yr\\ or $399 lifetime)|[[https://pcloud.com]]\\ offer annual or one-payment-for-lifetime options\\ offer family sharing option for extra $\\ Crypto option available to automatically encrypt files on the cloud\\ Starts at 5GB free. Invite friends and get 1GB for each invite (to max 10GB),\\ with chance to win 500GB for a lifetime.|8/9/2023|in-transit & at-rest| 
-|Google Drive|  15GB |100GB($1.99/mo\\ or $19.99/yr)| 200GB($2.99/mo\\ or $29.99/yr)| 2TB($9.99/mo\\ or $99.99/yr) |[[https://drive.google.com]]\\ For gmail messages and files\\ larger capacities available| +|OneDrive|  5GB |100GB ($1.99/mo or $19.99/yr)| | |[[https://onedrive.live.com]]|8/9/2023|end-end| 
-|iDrive|  5GB| | | 2TB($52.12 first year)|[[https://www.idrive.com]]| +|Google Drive|  15GB |100GB($1.99/mo\\ or $19.99/yr)| | 1TB($6.99/mo\\ or $99.99/yr) |[[https://drive.google.com]]\\ For gmail messages and files\\ larger capacities available|8/9/2023| 
-|Mega|  15GB|50GB free but| | 400GB($5.56/mo)\\ 2TV($11.13/mo)|[[https://mega.nz]]\\ Base is 15GB, free goes to 50GB\\ "Free" is subject to Achievements and is time limited 180 days or less;\\ must do more achievements or buy a plan to use storage after time limit\\ achievements include install app and invite friends| +|iDrive|   10GB|100GB $2.95/year\\ 500GB $9.95/yr\\ 1TB $19.95/yr | | 5TB ($59.62 first year or $119.25/2 yr)|[[https://www.idrive.com]]\\ They have many plans, best to visit them\\ Tom's has link for 10TB at $3.98/yr first year|8/9/2023|end-end| 
-|Box|  10GB| | | |[[https://www.box.com]]\\ feature comparison is overly complex and hard to follow| +|Mega| 20GB| | |2TB  €10/mo ≈ $10.57, €100/yr ≈ $106 |[[https://mega.io]]\\ Free forever with limited download transfer; earn achievements +5GB good for a year|9/26/2023|end-end| 
-|MediaFire|  10GB| | |1TB($45/yr)|[[https://www.mediafire.com]]\\ advertisement supported\\ Doesn't appear to offer PC etc integrations|+|Box|  10GB| | |$60/yr for 100GB|[[https://www.box.com]]\\ Free has max 250MB/file upload limit\\ 100GB plan max 2GB/file upload|8/9/2023| 
 +|MediaFire|  10GB| | |1TB ($70/yr)|[[https://www.mediafire.com]]\\ Ad-supported downloads|8/9/2023| 
 +|Internxt|  10GB| 20GB $.99/mo or $10.68/yr| |200GB $41.88/yr|[[https://internxt.com]]\\ has lifetime option|8/9/2023| 
 +|IceDrive|  10GB| 10GB $1.67/mo or $19.99/yr| |1TB $4.17/mo or $49.99/yr|[[https://icedrive.net]]|8/9/2023| 
 +|Degoo|  20GB| | | |[[https://degoo.com/techradar]]\\ files deleted if you don't use the account for 90 days|8/9/2023| 
 +|NordLocker| 3GB| | |500GB $35.88/yr|[[https://nordlocker.com/special/]]|8/9/2023| 
 +|Backblaze| 10GB| | | |[[https://www.expressvpn.com/go/backblaze]]\\ tied in to VPN|8/9/2023|
  
 2FA: Two Factor Authentication, id and password and code texted to phone.\\  2FA: Two Factor Authentication, id and password and code texted to phone.\\ 
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   * [[https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/get-100gb-free-google-drive-space-chromebook|How to Get 100GB of Free Google Drive Space on a Chromebook]] -- note it's just for 12 months.  Also there are other offers, e.g., Disney+ Duet Display, more   * [[https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/get-100gb-free-google-drive-space-chromebook|How to Get 100GB of Free Google Drive Space on a Chromebook]] -- note it's just for 12 months.  Also there are other offers, e.g., Disney+ Duet Display, more
  
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