I'm looking for a cloud storage app for my phone, I need to be able to get access to pics and other media files?
jonas000 said:
I'm looking for a cloud storage app for my phone, I need to be able to get access to pics and other media files?
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Erm. Dropbox?
There are a host of threads on this bud.
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if security is a must take a look at wuala, not as user friendly as dropbox but it is secure.
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For non-personal data (video,photo) -> Dropbox/Boxee/Skydrive depending on your need.
For personal data (personal documents) -> Wuala (Secured, none except you can access your files, not even Wuala. Files get encrypted before sending to server).
H-Cim said:
For non-personal data (video,photo) -> Dropbox/Boxee/Skydrive depending on your need.
For personal data (personal documents) -> Wuala (Secured, none except you can access your files, not even Wuala. Files get encrypted before sending to server).
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Let's face it. Depending what you are tyring to secure, nothing is unbreakable. Whoever develops the encryption, generally has a back door. Be sure NSA, has a way.So nothing is safe. You have to develop other ways to be secure.
This is from Wuala's "About us"
"Nobody - not even we as storage provider - can access your data without your authorization. "
Your authorization is the key word here.
Then read in fine detail in the EULA what you Agreed To, when you accepted the use of their software.
+1 for Wuala, even hosted my ROM there, but I'll also be using Dropbox a bit more now thanks to HTC
Bottom line, they're both very good in my experience.
In my opinion Dropbox gives a really good service with an awesome integration on our Android phones. If you've got a data plan there are more possibilities, for example you can share a photo/video/data with your friends in a public folder so your friends can check out this folder whenever they want.
Definitely, Dropbox is gorgeous
Dropbox for me is better than sugarsync or box.net, the weak point only give 2.5 GB
globalgpj said:
Let's face it. Depending what you are tyring to secure, nothing is unbreakable. Whoever develops the encryption, generally has a back door. Be sure NSA, has a way.So nothing is safe. You have to develop other ways to be secure.
This is from Wuala's "About us"
"Nobody - not even we as storage provider - can access your data without your authorization. "
Your authorization is the key word here.
Then read in fine detail in the EULA what you Agreed To, when you accepted the use of their software.
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I'm not saying it unbreakable, just less breakable then Dropbox. Which is important if there are some personal documents in it.
H-Cim said:
I'm not saying it unbreakable, just less breakable then Dropbox. Which is important if there are some personal documents in it.
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But what kind of documents are we talking about here? A shopping list? A degree certificate? A CV? People really fuss about personal security nowadays. I believe dropbox when they say that they're not giving out information without a court order and even then inform the user first. Why? Because if there was a single substantial case that they provided information with less than that, they'd soon be out of business. Hello anonymous-and-whatever-else-backed ****storm.
Let's face it, 99.98% of us aren't important enough to be spied upon in a cautiously planned and we'll executed manner. And even then we should be rather worried about our post, calls and home.
A social security number? Credit card pin? Dropbox + Keepass ftw.
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baum01 said:
But what kind of documents are we talking about here? A shopping list? A degree certificate? A CV? People really fuss about personal security nowadays. I believe dropbox when they say that they're not giving out information without a court order and even then inform the user first. Why? Because if there was a single substantial case that they provided information with less than that, they'd soon be out of business. Hello anonymous-and-whatever-else-backed ****storm.
Let's face it, 99.98% of us aren't important enough to be spied upon in a cautiously planned and we'll executed manner. And even then we should be rather worried about our post, calls and home.
A social security number? Credit card pin? Dropbox + Keepass ftw.
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Nah It's not because I'm paranoid, I just prefer my documents like college stuff, bank account stuff (not the login info obviously), bills, contracts to be encrypted before they are uploaded.
If you can encrypt your documents for free anyway, why don't do so? (You never know if Dropbox/Wuala get hacked, I rather have a little layer of security then).
besides wuala is cheaper
In my opinion Dropbox, Box, Google Drive, and SkyDrive will be the perfect fit for the mentioned task. From the box android app when you signup you get 50 GB free space for life time. It a free app and easy to use and with Dropbox, you will get 5GB of storage free. You may also browse some useful information on best cloud storage providers!
-Zork- said:
Dropbox for me is better than sugarsync or box.net, the weak point only give 2.5 GB
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I use Dropbox heavily, friends around Australia all share through it so have access to all our photos and videos (we 4wd quite a lot )
Carry out as many space earning things as you can, I got 4 or 5GB doing that, plus 25GB for the one x deal and 50GB for the S3 LTE deal so currently have 80GB storage space
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Please can anyone expand on some of the security issues that are worrying me. I have been a pocket PC user up till now (HTC HD).
Every time I download an application I am informed that the application will may access one of the following:
1. SD card
2. The internet
3. The local network
As I keep many private things on my Desire I am worried that I am unknowingly "opening doors" for people to steal information.
What should I turn off or on to secure my Desire?
Are items downloaded from the Market secure?
Are items downloaded from other places secure?
Thanks
Sams
Don't worry about those security warnings, I just ignore them
samcory said:
As I keep many private things on my Desire I am worried that I am unknowingly "opening doors" for people to steal information.
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Essentially, yes you are!
When you install an app, it requests certain permissions so it is in your interest to review that list and make sure that the permissions that the application is asking for reconcile with what the application is supposed to do.
For example, if I'm installing a video player, I don't expect that it should need access to my contacts, emails, or SMS messages, so if I installed one that asked for those permissions I would refuse it.
Are items downloaded from the Market secure?
Are items downloaded from other places secure?
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Unlike the Apple AppStore, applications on the Market are not vetted so there is always the potential that someone could post up some malware - it is one of the few downsides of being an open platform.
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Dave
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Virtually every other app seems to want acces to the internet, that does seem a bit dangerous!!
What we need is a nice site setup that vets the apps and makes a small charge for the service. I certainly would be happy to pay for such a service toavoid having my Exchange contacts and notes being used by some nasty stranger.
Sam
^ but then every other app needs internet access. Even if it was just to post a high score. More worrying is when an app wants access to contacts/SMS/ or wants read AND Write access to something.
I was unaware the apps were not vetted.
Most of us would probably use DropBox or Box ... But, I am looking for cloud file storage service which have the features below:
1. It has a free type account (like starter account with limited space)
2. It can share a folder to public with password protection
Is there anything like that?
DropBox can share files or folders to public but it does not support password protection.
Why I need this feature?
I want to share some semi-private files, like photos and videos to only several people who do NOT always have DropBox account.
So, I am wondering if there is such service.
Thanks.
MEGAUPLOAD........ wait~
lmao! have you thought about IDrive or SugarSync?? Im not sure they support password protected files though,, then again you could always drop them in the public folder and zip them up password protecty stylie! then dish out the password to certain folks
I use SkyDrive for this...you can set certain access to certain people and they don't need to be a member of skydrive
Google+ with private circles?
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I thought SugarSync or maybe SpiderOak allowed this - may be wrong though...
I use Sugarsync (paid account), Box.net (50gb free because I own an HP Touchpad) and Dropbox (only because some apps will only sync to it for backup).
Sugarsync does offer sharing with password protection, and according to their comparison chart with the competition, box.net does too:
http://www.sugarsync.com/sync_comparison.html
I would suggest signing up for their free accounts and see if sharing with password protection is a free or premium only feature.
Good luck!
You can always put password-protected zip files in your public folder, right?
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hircus said:
You can always put password-protected zip files in your public folder, right?
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Yes, but the standard ZIP encryption isn't worth anything at all. WinRAR is a lot stronger (AES 128 bit) but you should really use PGP/TrueCrypt or the like if you want your data to stay private no matter what.
Google Docs.
DirkGently said:
Google Docs.
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This is interesting, how do you share securely using Google Docs?
As for using .zip / .rar passworded files, it is the workaround that I might use it. Although, I don't like zipping large video files!
Note that I am not planning to share illegal material, only some private videos that we made during parties. I could also share the Dropbox account password, but I am trying to find a better way.
Of course, I could just burn all the videos into DVD and send them via post But hey! It's now 2012, cloud service is here to use.
I've heard good things about Amazon cloud storage. 5gb Haven't tried it yet though cause I currently have 8gb through dropbox. Sucks that they won't allow more. Even with more referrals.
http://www.wuala.com (P3HKBHMN7JHC7PANKJ54 3GB free)
and add others after instaled:
I-KNOW-DOMINIK
I-KNOW-CAROLA
I-KNOW-FABIUS
I-KNOW-LUZIUS
I-KNOW-THOMAS
I-KNOW-JONAS
I-KNOW-MARCEL
I-KNOW-MARIUS
I-KNOW-DARIO
CONNECT-WITH-SUPPORT
SKYFISH-IS-COOL
or you have other: https://spideroak.com
I use Sky drive a lot more than dropbox since I have Windows 8 the intergration is good. Today they are offering a free upgrade to 25GB of Cloud storage. Just login to Skydrive select Claim your 25 GB and click on Free Upgrade. Done
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/skydrive/loyalty
Don't all wp7 owners get 25 Gb anyway. Thought that was normal or am I missing something?
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Well yeah the title is a little bit misleading.
SkyDrive used to offer 25GB for every user for free, but today they decreased that to only 7GB because over 99% use less than 7GB (and that is still more than Dropbox offers).
However, if you have been a user in the past and already use more than 7GB you will get to keep your free 25GB. If you do not use more than 7GB of the service you have to sign in and go to manage storage, from there you can get a free upgrade to 25GB for the time being.
Also as a side note if you made a account after April 1st you will not get the free upgrade. For New WP users they had to April 22, if you already had more than 7gb on SkyDrive you will be automatically keep the old 25GB storage amount. Now I would advise people to go hit up your old hotmail accounts and click that free upgrade.
Thanks
The title is a bit misleading and maybe think about changing it , but you are correct and thanks for the information. just took advantage of the free upgrade
Mark
Already dropping my Dropbox! (did you catch that?? hahhahaha)
Anyway, anyone noticed any kind of " show deleted files", or "previous versions"? Dropbox features that, and would be wierd if SkyDrive didnt.
mikeeam said:
Already dropping my Dropbox! (did you catch that?? hahhahaha)
Anyway, anyone noticed any kind of " show deleted files", or "previous versions"? Dropbox features that, and would be wierd if SkyDrive didnt.
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IIRC there is Revision tracking for Office documents. You can see who edited what and revert changes.
I just upgraded my account to 25GB and installed the SkyDrive App on Windows. Now I have automatic synchronization of my documents between SkyDrive, my PC and Lumia 800. Epic
ShyamSasi said:
I use Sky drive a lot more than dropbox since I have Windows 8 the intergration is good. Today they are offering a free upgrade to 25GB of Cloud storage. Just login to Skydrive select Claim your 25 GB and click on Free Upgrade. Done
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/skydrive/loyalty
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thanks for the info. I use the Skydrive more regular now than i thought.
I have DropBox also... but 2GB doesn't cut it.
yesss... better than my 8GB DropBox
And I also like prices for paid service!!!
p.s. the 7 to 25 GB update is only for accounts that already uses skydrive (or account that used it once)
andreacorti said:
yesss... better than my 8GB DropBox
And I also like prices for paid service!!!
p.s. the 7 to 25 GB update is only for accounts that already uses skydrive (or account that used it once)
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All Windows Phone user at least use it once i think...
I started to use Skydrive since last year but i haven't upload anything that much...
Should push all the necessary things up there now.
Strike_Eagle said:
All Windows Phone user at least use it once i think...
I started to use Skydrive since last year but i haven't upload anything that much...
Should push all the necessary things up there now.
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I use it for Cloud Music, various documents, and... wait for it... recipes. It's very hand to pin a recipe to the home screen when shopping for ingredients.
anseio said:
I use it for Cloud Music, various documents, and... wait for it... recipes. It's very hand to pin a recipe to the home screen when shopping for ingredients.
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wonder if they gonna delete my "illegal for under 18" stuffs... ROFL;
Anyone noticed slowness to upload files?
mikeeam said:
Anyone noticed slowness to upload files?
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Yes, but that may be due to many people trying to get their SkyDrives up and running.
anseio said:
Yes, but that may be due to many people trying to get their SkyDrives up and running.
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Thought so. Yet, this is frustrating.. ;/
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Also, shared files/folders doesnt seem to appear together your own files. That is really bad..
Ok, saw the free upgrade and got it. Thanks for the the heads up, I had no idea they were going t lower it to 7Gb. Thanks op!!
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Cheers for the heads up
might get the extra 20gb for £6 a year seems like a bargain can backup all my photos with 45gb for 50p a month
also when did
https://apps.live.com/skydrive
that windows app come out is it new?
edit:quick google shows was released yesterday
Thanks for this....I've been using skydrive for a long time now but, just for a few documents and some WP7 apps (store their files on it). I was using less than 1gb, but, now I got plenty of space.
Can Zune (on my WP7 phone) stream from there ?
Zune, currently, cannot stream from SkyDrive, but Cloud Music can.
DavidinCT said:
Thanks for this....I've been using skydrive for a long time now but, just for a few documents and some WP7 apps (store their files on it). I was using less than 1gb, but, now I got plenty of space.
Can Zune (on my WP7 phone) stream from there ?
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Thanks OP, I've upgraded, skydrive is really useful for WP7 users.
What are people thoughts? Only used the Android version so far, but I see no folders Or way to see my items without just showing all... Free space x my 4 gmail accounts will be good. It's 5gb free for anytime wondering.
I really like how they implemented it.
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Does this require an invite? If it does can someone pop me one at [email protected] or send me a link to it?
Blu3Fr0g said:
Does this require an invite? If it does can someone pop me one at [email protected] or send me a link to it?
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No invite needed just go to https://drive.google.com/
frigidazzi said:
What are people thoughts? Only used the Android version so far, but I see no folders Or way to see my items without just showing all... Free space x my 4 gmail accounts will be good. It's 5gb free for anytime wondering.
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It takes awhile to sync the first time then you will see all your stuff
I'm really enjoying it. I've been getting my Android back stuff on there and my photos. You can't hide folders but they are set to private with access granted by other users email addresses being added to view your folder.
It looks alright, but I alraedy have 50 gbs of storage on Box :/
I was browsing the Nexus S forums and found this in a thread about google drive, you guys might find it interesting..
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/how-far-does-google-drives-terms-go-in-owning-your-files/75228
The terms that scare me, also from the Nexus S thread:
Google Drive — Terms
“Your Content in our Services: When you upload or otherwise submit content to our Services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide licence to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as those resulting from translations, adaptations or other changes that we make so that your content works better with our Services), communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content.
The rights that you grant in this licence are for the limited purpose of operating, promoting and improving our Services, and to develop new ones. This licence continues even if you stop using our Services (for example, for a business listing that you have added to Google Maps).”
Wow, those terms are pretty scary...
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Looks like is not so private
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When I tried to go to the site the day I asked for a referral, it said it was not open to me. I downloaded the app from play and it installed and I got an email saying I was now using Drive. Go figure. That clause does scare me.
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It looks alright, but I alraedy have 50 gbs of storage on Box :/
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Yea i have the 50gb from box. But i do enjoy drive. google is on point with their stuff
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50 GB from drive is nice I agree, but I rarely use it because of the file size limitation...
So on Drive the problem I have with is the android app kind of sucks. I don't need the alphabet showing me where I'm at between files. It makes it show a lot fewer files at a time.. I want just a file explorer kind of view. I need the ability to add folders. And the worse thing is where are the files after I make them available offline? Like if I store android files and then make them offline for phone use I can't access them outside of the drive app unless I'm missing something.
Things that will change in time I'm sure, but for now since I primarily use my android devices over PC I have still been using drop box mostly other than to est stuff.
I like sugarsync.
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SolidusInflux said:
Yea i have the 50gb from box. But i do enjoy drive. google is on point with their stuff
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Yeah you can't beat the 50Gb from box i do like drive though i'm just going to use it for storing my photos
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I was browsing the Nexus S forums and found this in a thread about google drive, you guys might find it interesting..
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/how-far-does-google-drives-terms-go-in-owning-your-files/75228
The terms that scare me, also from the Nexus S thread:
Google Drive — Terms
“Your Content in our Services: When you upload or otherwise submit content to our Services, you give Google (and those we work with) a worldwide licence to use, host, store, reproduce, modify, create derivative works (such as those resulting from translations, adaptations or other changes that we make so that your content works better with our Services), communicate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute such content.
The rights that you grant in this licence are for the limited purpose of operating, promoting and improving our Services, and to develop new ones. This licence continues even if you stop using our Services (for example, for a business listing that you have added to Google Maps).”
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Sn1per 117 said:
Wow, those terms are pretty scary...
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Yes, they are. Very Billy The Kid from Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure -
"What I win, I keep, what you win, I keep."
-- click accept TOS --
"Sounds good, Mr. The Kid!"
Hello
I just had an idea and would like to share with anyone who had knowledge that could enhance this idea .
Exist today in Mercardo numerous companies that offer free space in the cloud for our files , however each of these companies has its own software to access files .
Do you think it would be possible that someone or some company was interested in creating a software that could connect and manage multiple accounts of cloud at the same time?
So we could open a free account for cloud service , then this program could join all the free spaces provided in one large space STORAGE .
What do you think of the idea ? it would make my life easy !
Dropbox - 2GB Free
Skydrive - 2GB Free
spideroak.com - 2GB Free
Asus WebStorage - 5GB free
Amazon Cloud Drive - 5GB free
Box - 10GB free
meocloud.pt - 16GB free
GoogleDrive - 15GB free
adrive.com - 50GB free
mega.co.nz - 50GB free
abelhas.pt - Unlimited *
Well , this is my idea hopefully someone can use and develop something to make life easier for everyone!
FTFY, SkyDrive offers 7 GB of free storage.
I've been working on this for about a week now.
I've gotten Box and Dropbox working so far. It also selects which service to upload the file to based on file size and space available. I'll keep you posted.
What would REALLY make (business) sense of such a project would be making a RESTful API developers could use.
For example, I could be writing a web application that works with user files. One option would be the user to choose and upload a file from their current client machine. An alternative would be browsing all of their cloud storage accounts and choosing a file source from there.
Keep it up, it could become something
Looks like it's been done.
http://cumulo.azurewebsites.net/
^^imagine when it gets hack . Say a very long goodbye to all your cloud data.
badboy47 said:
^^imagine when it gets hack . Say a very long goodbye to all your cloud data.
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How would it be hacked?
mattman86 said:
How would it be hacked?
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NSA says hi.
badboy47 said:
NSA says hi.
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Haha... The NSA is the least of our worries on the privacy front. Besides, I feel bad for the guy that has to sift through all of my internet history and files stored on my cloud accounts. He must be terribly bored.
Chinese services offer tons of capacity for free, for example 360 yunpan gives you 36 TERAbytes, and it's possible to increase this. The problem is that everything is written in Chinese
Also have on tencent site english language. I have 10TB free