How SkyDrive And OneNote Web App Can Help Your Online Research
I was really excited to learn was that SkyDrive provides you with a free OneNote web app that you can use to do just about everything you do with your desktop OneNote application. When it comes to creating a digital "file cabinet" where you can store away every form of information you discover during your research, this is it.
5 Things That You Should Be Using Your Cloud Storage For
Cloud storage services are great in that they offer a nice chunk of free storage that anyone should be able to put to use. With the cloud's rising popularity and on-the-go computing as popular as ever in 2012, it's time for you to get on the ball. But what exactly should you be using Dropbox, Google Drive, or another alternative for? Let me help you figure that.
Ubuntu One: An Unknown But Worthy Contender In Cloud Storage
Just a little over a week ago, a lot of news was made in the world of personal cloud storage, where Dropbox added more sharing features, SkyDrive introduced their new synchronization application for desktops, and Google Drive was unveiled. Soon after, plenty of new comparisons were made between the different services. However, despite the "Big Three" being the most discussed, there may be some worthy services that are being left out.
A Look At Google Drive, Google's Long-Awaited Cloud Storage Service
After more than 6 years of rumors and a long-ago cancellation because "files are so 1990", Google Drive is finally here. Coming with 5 GB of free storage space, a Dropbox-like desktop sync client, and strong integration with Google’s web apps, Google Drive has a lot to offer. Google Drive is late to the game, but it stands out from the pack with its deep search features and application integration.
4 Great Free Multimedia Cloud Apps [Windows Phone 7]
Cloud computing is becoming ever more popular and important to desktop and mobile operating systems alike. We’ve previously looked at how Windows 8 will integrate with cloud services, but how does its mobile brother, Windows Phone 7, deal with this method of storage? Remarkably well, in fact. By default, Windows Phone owners must set up a Windows Live account with their phones.
Accessing The Cloud With Windows 8 Consumer Preview
One of the key aspects in which Windows 8 differs from previous releases is its provision of access to cloud storage, particularly SkyDrive. While earlier versions of Windows require you to access SkyDrive via your browser or Windows Live Mesh, in Windows 8 you can browse it as readily as you would any local drive.
3 Ways To Free Up Storage Space In Your Gmail Account
Google Mail currently offers 7,679 MB of free storage. For the average user, that is enough space to last a lifetime. But what if you run out of storage space nevertheless? How can you find and delete obsolete emails in bulk or track down large attachments to regain precious MBs? This article highlights three ways to quickly make room for more mail.
Microsoft Skydrive Gets Big Update - 25GB Of Cloud Storage
Microsoft SkyDrive has been around for a while, but was recently given a fairly significant update. We took some time to talk to Microsoft about the new features and play with it all, so here's a breakdown of what you can expect.
Dropbox Automator Sends Emails, Converts PDFs, Downsizes Files & More
For many computer users, Dropbox is the quintessential online storage and file sharing service for accessing files between computer devices. If you're heavy user of Dropbox like I am, you might be interested in a new online service, Dropbox Automator, that can automatically perform all sorts of tasks when you add files to your designated Dropbox folders.
Quickly Create a Personal Cloud on Your Devices & Stream Media With Bdrive
You can’t walk five feet these days without bumping into a cloud storage service. Dropbox, Sugarsync, Box.net, Syncplicity…the list goes on and on. All of these services are easy to use, but they are true clouds. All of your data is kept in a remote location, which leaves you with limited control over its security and limited storage space.
How to Set Up iTunes Match for the First Time: The Definitive Guide
Our definitive guide to what iTunes Match is and how to upgrade all your matched songs to high-quality versions.
Share Files Between Your Computer & Your Android Device With Dropbox
Dropbox is an ingenious file storing and sharing tool. Not only can you upload files to your online Dropbox and share single files or entire folders, you can also install the Dropbox application on your computer, use it like a regular folder, and have all your files and sub-folders synced automatically.
4 Ways To Optimize Your Dropbox Experience
It can't be denied. We at MakeUseOf, along with most of the world, still love Dropbox dearly. It's the synchronization tool of choice because it simply works like you expect it to. However, using just the basics of the software may make you miss out on some useful stuff that could make your life even easier.
LG Offers 50GB Of Free Storage For Android Owners [News]
LG has announced one heck of a deal for its Android phone owners. The offer provides 50GB (yes, that’s 5-0) of cloud storage through a service called Box. Dropbox would normally charge you $9.99 per month for the same amount of storage.
How To Use Your Extra Google Mail Storage Space With GMail Drive [Windows]
Google Mail offers 7,641MB or roughly 7.5GB of free storage space for your emails. That's a lot of space for emails and chances are, you will never really need it all. Don't you wonder how you can actually make use of it? GMail Drive is a tool for Windows (XP through 7) that allows you to access your Google Mail storage space.
3 Ways To Escape Cloud Storage Solutions If You Don't Trust Them
Most major IT companies seem convinced that shoving everything into giant data centres in the sky is the solution to many essential computing tasks. But what if you don’t want all your stuff on someone else’s servers? What if you want it at home, where you can physically touch it and have complete control over it?
5 Critical Tools You Need for a More Productive Virtual Office
A virtual office is a mobile office that is located on your computer or in the Cloud. If your job doesn't tie you down to a specific location, you can set up your tools to work from anywhere in the world. For more and more people, working remotely is becoming a realistic and challenging alternative to commuting to work in a traditional office.
Store Your Clipboard Items In The Cloud With ClipCloud [Mac]
It's not always really important things that get copied and pasted, but occasionally it is, and sometimes it would be nice to be able to go back and find that information later on rather than doing things like saving it to text documents that get lost amongst the pile of files and folders I have. ClipCloud is a service capable of handling all of this for you.
What iCloud Is & Why It Changes Everything [Mac]
Perhaps the biggest announcement made by Apple at the recent WWDC was that of iCloud, but many people are understandably not sure what it is. Is it a streaming media service? Is it a Dropbox clone? What's this about wireless syncing? If you find yourself a little confused and wondering why you'd even want iCloud, and how much it's going to cost, then read on to have all the answers revealed!