Author: Aleksandar Kochovski

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Advantages of Cloud Services Here are some of the biggest advantages of using cloud storage. 1. Backup Your Data to the Cloud If you’ve ever had a hard drive die on you, you’re familiar with the pandemonium it can cause, especially if you’re an at-home worker. Not only do you have to get it replaced, but your data might be gone for good.  Some data might be salvageable via a very pricey restoration service, although those aren’t always capable of recovering your data, and usually at least some of it will be gone for good ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Healthcare workers spend a lot of time handling sensitive patient data. However, storing that data locally on physical computers isn’t always the smartest choice, especially with the onslaught of ransomware attacks that can cripple a healthcare institution. If you’re a healthcare professional, backing up your organization’s data to a HIPAA-compliant cloud storage service is a must. HIPAA (or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) is a law that regulates how healthcare organizations handle their patients’ data, ensuring doctor-patient confidentiality. However, cloud services very rarely offer the level of security and privacy needed ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Ransomware has taken quite a swing in recent years. It has grown at an alarming rate to become a threat to thousands of businesses and organizations worldwide. In this article, we will lay out some ransomware statistics so that you know exactly what you’re up against when making a ransomware protection plan for your business. Ransomware statistics by the numbers. 5 Key Ransomware Statistics: Ransomware cost the world $20 billion in 2021. That number is expected to rise to $265 billion by 2031., In 2021, 37 percent of all businesses and organizations were hit by ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; Well, we’re finally here. Ever since the cloud first made it big on the computing scene with Dropbox’s innovative consumer cloud storage solution, people have been speculating about how personal computers might one day work entirely in the cloud. Windows 365 Cloud PC promises to do just that, but will it live up to the hype? Key Takeaways: Windows 365 Cloud PC is Microsoft’s latest cloud computing service, promising to revolutionize office work by providing a hybrid approach to office computer systems via remote access.By utilizing cloud PCs, businesses could create an entirely virtual computer ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; It can be frustrating trying to pick the right VPN service. To the uninitiated, all the lingo and marketing material can look like word salad. We get it — a feature called a “kill switch” sounds straight out of a 1960s James Bond flick — but there’s no need to fear. VPNs are made to keep you secure online, and it’s actually quite easy to make sense of all these VPN features. Key Takeaways: VPN features are easy to understand, even though all the different names might confuse you.Your first priority when choosing a VPN ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; If you use any of Google’s services, odds are you’ve seen the name Google Workspace floating around. By now you’ve probably found yourself googling: “What is Google Workspace?” In short, Workspace is a rebranding of G Suite — Google’s main hub for its office productivity and collaboration tools — but there are a few changes to how the service works. Google rebranded G Suite’s name to Google Workspace in October 2020 to reflect a change in the app suite, which added tighter integration between its apps. Other than its name, not much has changed, but ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; This year’s Formula 1 weekend is one of the most exciting to date. After a bumpy start to the 2020 season, things are getting spicy in 2021, with more motor races than ever before in F1 history. This season also marks the debut of Mick Schumacher and Sebastian Vettel at Aston Martin in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. We’ll help you find the best F1 live stream, so you don’t miss a beat. Key Takeaways: The next Formula 1 race is scheduled for April 18 in Imola, Italy, with two or three races per month ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; With the recent onslaught of high-profile ransomware attacks, cryptocurrencies have come under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Even if you don’t fully understand them, you’ve probably at least heard of bitcoin (and if you follow a certain billionaire on Twitter, you’ve heard of dogecoin as well). So the average Joe who is not deep in the crypto-tech world might be wondering, “What is bitcoin, really?” Key Takeaways: Bitcoin is a form of an encrypted virtual currency called “cryptocurrency,” and you can use bitcoins to buy goods and services from vendors that accept it.Based ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; With COVID-19 forcing people into remote work, VPNs have become staple office software as a way to keep your connection secure while working online. With more content available online than ever before, VPN use in the home has increased dramatically, as well. That’s why we put together this list of the top 25 VPN statistics and facts to give you some insight into how and why people use these services. Key Takeaways: VPNs have been around since the 1990s when they were mostly used by businesses, but it wasn’t until the 2010s that commercial VPNs ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksandar Kochovski; In an age where not even large corporations and governments are immune from data breaches, security is an ever-growing concern, even for the average user. If you’re a cloud storage user, your sensitive data could be at risk from cyberattacks, so choosing the best encrypted cloud storage is extremely important. The first thing to look for when choosing a secure storage cloud is encryption. It’s what keeps your private files safe and stops bad actors from gaining access to your data. There are several cloud storage services that offer safe, zero-knowledge encryption, and we’ve created ... Read More