Author: Aleksander Hougen

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; If you’re shopping around for a new ISP, it can be difficult to understand the different internet plan options that providers have on offer. DSL is the most widely available, but also the slowest. That leaves fiber vs cable internet, both of which can be good options depending on how much bandwidth you need and what’s available in your area. Key Takeaways: Fiber is the fastest and most stable type of broadband internet connection, but it’s not widely available.Cable internet connections also have relatively high speeds that will satisfy users that only need an internet ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; If you’re experiencing poor internet speeds, you might be considering an upgrade. However, what is a good internet speed and how much is enough for your needs? We’ll help you understand what a good internet speed is for various bandwidth-intensive activities so you can get the internet plan that best suits your needs. The exact answer to that question will largely depend on what you use your connection for. As an example, if all you do is browse the web and stream music, you probably don’t need much more than 15 Mbps. However, if you ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; In certain cases, ISP-specific issues might be slowing down your connection. If this is happening to you, masking what type of traffic you’re sending can circumvent these problems. So, does a VPN help with internet speed? Generally, no, but there are some notable exceptions. Key Takeaways: In most cases, you’ll see a slight speed drop in your internet connection when you connect to a VPN. If your ISP is throttling certain types of traffic or has poor peering with other networks, the opposite can be true.If your VPN is drastically reducing your bandwidth, try changing the ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; Figuring out exactly what you get for your money and the value of different online backup services requires a lot of research. Whether you’re confused about unlimited vs limited storage or wondering what cloud backup solution gets you the most storage for the least amount of money, this online backup pricing guide will make it all clear. Key Takeaways: IDrive is by far the best deal among cloud backup services if five or 10 terabytes is enough for your needs.Backblaze and Carbonite are the cheapest unlimited storage providers, but they lack the features of IDrive ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; Amazon is by far the largest e-book retailer in the world, so it’s not surprising that it would have a proprietary Kindle format for e-books sold through its store and read on its e-book readers. If you’re buying books for your Kindle from any other e-book retailers, you’ll need to know the differences between EPUB vs MOBI files and how to convert them. Key Takeaways: EPUB is the most widely accepted and functional e-book format. MOBI and AZW3 are Amazon’s proprietary formats used for Kindle devices.If possible, you should always leave books in the format ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; Kindles are a user-friendly and convenient way to increase how much you read. However, if you keep adding paid books to your Kindle library, that can quickly take its toll on your wallet. Keep reading as we discuss ways that you can find free Kindle books to get even more out of your Kindle device. Key Takeaways: Kindle Unlimited and Prime Reading provide access to a lot of free e-books in exchange for a monthly subscription fee.Project Gutenberg is the best way to find classic works that are no longer covered by copyright.If your local ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; If you’ve been following any tech news recently, chances are you’ve heard the term “metaverse” tossed around a fair bit; but what is the metaverse? Is it something real or simply a buzzword? In this article we’ll explain the history of the term, what it is today, and what its future might be. Key Takeaways: Despite a lot of recent media attention, the concept of the metaverse is still in the early stages of its infancy.The metaverse refers to a virtual world that can be used for every kind of activity imaginable, whereas today’s virtual ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; How to Convert AZW3 to PDF [Converting Kindle eBooks For Free] Search Cloudwards.net may earn a small commission from some purchases made through our site. However, any affiliate earnings do not affect how we review services. Although the PDF format definitely isn’t built to handle entire books, sometimes the wide compatibility it offers can make it useful to convert AZW3 to PDF. Conversely, if you want to read large PDF documents on your Kindle device, then they’ll work better after being converted from PDF to AZW3. Rather than using the existing EPUB format, books purchased ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; How to Remove DRM From Kindle Books [DRM-free books 2022] Search Cloudwards.net may earn a small commission from some purchases made through our site. However, any affiliate earnings do not affect how we review services. DRM — short for “digital rights management” — is found in basically every type of digital media, and e-books are no exception. In this guide we’ll first show you how to download Kindle books directly onto a device. We’ll also show you how to remove DRM from Kindle books once you have the files downloaded so you can read them ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Aleksander Hougen; The world of online backup and digital storage can quickly become confusing, even after you’ve separated out all the various service categories like cloud storage, online backup and IaaS providers. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about online backup features, as well as what distinguishes this kind of software from other categories of storage. Key Takeaways: Online backup can be broken down into two main categories: individual file and folder backup or disk imaging, which creates a complete copy of your entire system.Online backup is generally more bare-bones with features than ... Read More