Author: Robin Barber

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; Keeping your files in the cloud allows you to share them with friends or coworkers while still protecting them from outsiders. However, new users may find that many online storage solutions are complicated to use. In this article, we’ll go through the process of setting up and using OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage solution. Between the OneDrive app for mobile devices, the Office integration and its decent security measures, it’s not surprising that this is the first choice of online storage for many users. It even gets the top spot in our Dropbox vs Google Drive ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; With complex pricing structures and overlapping feature sets, it may be hard to find the best cloud storage for you. One of the options you may consider is Dropbox, given its popularity. In this article, we’ll look into what makes Dropbox different from its competitors and whether it’s worth the security issues and price tag. As our full Dropbox review shows, this service really shines when you need to sync or share files. Its tools for collaboration and its ability to run on almost any computer or mobile device make it an ideal storage solution ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; Many people choose Dropbox for their cloud storage, and it’s a great application even for Mac and Linux users. However, you may find that you no longer want or need it. In this article, we’ll look into how you can uninstall Dropbox for Mac while keeping your data safe. Some users may want to uninstall Dropbox due to the concerns about its security. If this is the case, you can delete your Dropbox account after you finish uninstalling Dropbox. If you choose to uninstall Dropbox because you don’t think it’s worth the cost, you should ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; Cloud storage can be an incredibly powerful tool for moving files around or keeping them safe. However, many users in the past have had problems with Dropbox not syncing between devices. In this article, we’ll be looking into ways you can fix your Dropbox sync issues. If you need more information on the syncing features available, our Dropbox review details everything you can control. You can also go to Dropbox.com to contact its support for assistance, should your problem remain unsolved. General Fixes If Dropbox is not correctly syncing, you can solve many issues with ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; Most of the best cloud storage providers choose to separate their features into several tiered plans. Although this usually results in a better deal for the end user, cloud storage pricing tiers can become complicated and confusing. In this article, we’ll be looking at how Dropbox prices its products to help you find the right plan. Dropbox offers six plans for users, and each has a free trial, except for the Enterprise plan. Downloading a piece of software for yourself is always the best way to check if it’s for you, but our Dropbox review ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; Cloud storage has been around for a while now, and many people use it for extra space, collaborative work or sharing pictures. However, the main drawbacks are the limits that even the best cloud storage providers often place on users. In this article, we will be looking through Dropbox’s limitations when storing and transferring large files.  Does Dropbox Limit File Sizes? Most of these limits are in place only when you upload to or download from Dropbox.com, to reduce the risk that the service gets overloaded. However, using the desktop UI or mobile apps either ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; As cloud storage becomes more common in modern computing, you may wish to try out some of the most popular solutions. However, it can be expensive to buy a plan, especially if you opt for a full year to get the best price deals. In this article, we’ll be looking into the free Dropbox Basic plan and ways to increase the file space of your Dropbox folder. If you want to try out Dropbox for yourself, there are two free options. Dropbox Basic can hold 2GB of files for an indefinite period, although it has ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; When using certain Google applications within your web browser, such as Docs or even Gmail, you will need to sign in to an account. However, sometimes the account you want to use won’t be set as the default for new tabs and apps. In this article, we will go through a few ways you can switch your default Google account.  There are several benefits of having the correct default Google account; for example, when you open any new applications, they will go directly to the account you want. This means programs that use the default, ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; There are countless benefits to using cloud storage, and as we show in our Dropbox review, it isn’t a market leader for nothing. However, if you’re not careful, you risk anyone being able to access everything that you’ve stored. In this article, we will be looking through Dropbox’s history and policies to determine how well it can secure your data. Simply put, if security is your main concern, you should look at our list of the best Dropbox alternatives. This is because Dropbox retains the right to access your information, and it can do this ... Read More

Feed: Cloudwards. Author: Robin Barber; ExpressVPN claims to be “the most anonymous VPN service,” and you would expect no less from one of the best VPNs. However, company statements are meaningless if internal policies and practices don’t support them. In this article, we will be looking into ExpressVPN’s privacy policy to find out what information it stores.   Although some logs are necessary — companies need to save your account information somewhere — ExpressVPN holds on to the bare minimum. Its no-logs policy explicitly states that it does not store any IP addresses, browsing history or DNS queries.     Throughout our ... Read More