Author: Aleksandar Kochovski

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; The best cloud-to-cloud management services typically focus on syncing between cloud storages for data backups and file transfers. However, some cloud storage managers take a different approach and work by mounting cloud services as virtual drives on your computer. In this CloudMounter vs ExpanDrive article, we’ll compare two such apps. Key Takeaways: CloudMounter and ExpanDrive work by letting you mount your cloud storage services as virtual network drives.Thanks to its data encryption tool, CloudMounter has excellent security, plus better pricing and a vastly superior Mac free version.ExpanDrive has more features, is more user-friendly and has ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Swiss Privacy Laws: The TL;DR Version There are three major data protection laws governing the processing of personal data in Switzerland. The first is Article 13 of the Swiss Federal Constitution (no, not that Article 13). The second is the Federal Act of Data Protection (DPA). Lastly, Switzerland is a close partner of the European Union (despite not being part of it), thus Swiss companies must also adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We’ll look into each of these laws to see how they affect you, the user, when you’re dealing with a ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; You’ve probably seen the headlines about Google’s iffy privacy practices, from listening in on private conversations to tracking your online activity. Google Drive is by far the most used cloud storage service in the world, but if Google’s privacy issues seem scary, don’t worry, you’re not stuck using it. There are plenty of Google Drive alternatives out there, and we’ve rounded up the best ones for you. Key Takeaways: Google Drive isn’t a perfect service; it’s great for collaboration, but you lose some privacy for using it.The ideal Google Drive alternative should offer enhanced security, ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Data has become a currency in the modern world, and everyone is out to get your personal information. That’s the case whether it’s your internet service provider (ISP) tracking your online activity, a Silicon Valley giant farming your search information or a nosy government agency looking for suspicious activities. Zero-knowledge cloud storage can help keep your sensitive files away from prying eyes. Zero-knowledge encryption is a way of encrypting your data where only you have access to your encryption key, so no one else can decode it. When it comes to storing files online, zero-knowledge ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past two decades, you’ve probably heard of Amazon (and no, we’re not talking about the rainforest). Its founder is one of the richest people in the world, after all. However, you might be scratching your head at one of its myriad services and asking yourself: “What is AWS?” The answer is a bit more complicated than you’d think, as you’re about to find out. Key Takeaways: Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud platform that offers a wide variety of services at a low cost.The platform-as-a-service ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; If you live in the United States, finding a safe place to store your data can be tricky, especially with government agencies keeping a close eye on internet activity. On the other hand, Europe has strict internet regulations that keep your data private. This article will explore the best cloud storage for Europe to help you keep your files hidden from Uncle Sam’s eye. Cloud storage services on the Old Continent bring better speeds for their European customers. Plus, cloud users from the rest of the world can enjoy some of the best privacy laws ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; So you’re in the market for cloud storage, but all the payment plans you see offer either too little or too much online storage; a 1TB cloud storage plan hits the sweet spot for you. Luckily, there are a few quality services that offer 1TB of cloud storage, and we’ve rounded them up for you in this list. Key Takeaways: When it comes to storing only a single terabyte of online data, there aren’t that many cloud storage options.Only three cloud providers offer exactly 1TB of cloud storage, and Icedrive is the best of the ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; School WiFi is great; it opens up a wealth of knowledge through Google, and you can do online work from your phone for free — you don’t even need to worry about data limits. However, most schools do block certain websites on their WiFi network. Naturally, you want to get around these blocks, so in this article, we’ll explain how you can unblock Instagram at school. Key Takeaways: The easiest way to access Instagram is to simply use your mobile data. You can also unblock Instagram by using a VPN, like CyberGhost or Windscribe.Proxies can ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; It’s an unfortunate situation. You’re working with someone and collaborating in Google Drive, but the relationship ends on a sour note. Now you’re left with a bunch of content that you’re not the owner of. You want to transfer ownership of the Google Drive folder to yourself, but to your dismay, it’s not as simple as it seems. Key Takeaways: If your former employee or contractor is on your company’s Google Workspace account, then transferring the ownership of a folder in Google Drive can be a relatively easy task.Setting a new owner for a Google ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; What Is Online Storage? You’ve probably heard of “the cloud” by now (you’re visiting Cloudwards.net, after all) but the cloud offers more than just online storage space. With your data in the cloud, you have much more flexibility in what you can do with it. First, let’s clear up some terminology. “Online storage” is a very broad term that encompasses multiple categories. Chief among these categories are cloud storage and online backup. Although they’re similar in that they both store your files online, each has its purpose and you can use both of them simultaneously ... Read More