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Why I still consider buying an external storage drive, despite using the cloud every day

I’ve used cloud storage for years now because it’s incredibly convenient. I don’t have to carry around an external storage drive, and I can access my files from anywhere. Still, I keep a reliable ...
How-To Geek on MSN

5 tasks where an ancient 1GB thumb drive actually beats modern storage

Your old 1GB USB drive isn't trash—it's a BIOS lifeline ...
ZDNet

Ready to try Proton Drive? 6 tips for using this security-first cloud storage service

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Lifehacker

Why You Should Use More Than One Cloud Storage Service (and How to Choose Them)

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

I finally checked what was eating my Google One storage, and it wasn't what I expected

I kept getting those “storage almost full” warnings from Google One, and like most people, I assumed I knew the problem. It ...
Techno-Science.net

How I Saved Google Drive Storage Space Using These Simple Methods

My Google Drive was almost full, so instead of deleting files, I saved space by converting PDFs to Google Docs, compressing large files, transferring file ownership, and cleaning hidden junk like ...
SlashGear

How To Erase And Format External Drives Using Your iPhone Or iPad

Formatting an external storage drive can serve various purposes, whether it's preparing a USB drive for a fresh start, clearing out an external SSD, or adapting a hard drive for compatibility with ...
techtimes

Google Storage Full? How to Free Up Space and Manage Storage Without Paying for Google One

Seeing the Google storage full warning can be frustrating, especially when uploads suddenly stop across Gmail, Drive, and Photos. With only 15GB shared between these services, many users feel pushed ...
ZDNet

Does your old PC need a speed boost? This thumb-sized accessory did the trick for me

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Macworld

6 reasons why your new Mac needs a second storage drive

Black Friday season is upon us, and that means it’s a great time to find a bargain or two on one of the best Macs around. Whether you’ve just pulled the trigger or simply have your eye on a new ...
Digital Trends

Google Drive, iCloud, or OneDrive: Which cloud storage is most private and secure?

Google Drive, iCloud, and OneDrive are open on a PC monitor. Alan Truly / Digital Trends Cloud storage is convenient, syncing your files and photos between devices, but is it secure enough to keep ...
BGR

8 Uses For Your Old External Hard Drives (Other Than Storage)

External hard drives have quietly become one of the most overlooked pieces of modern tech. Many people buy them as backup devices, use them for a few years, then replace them with the faster and ...