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Hard drives can crash and laptops can get stolen,but you can protect your data from any eventuality by storing your files online. Review some of the popular options that allow almost limitless storage

ADrive

www.adrive.com ADRIVE OFFERS 50GB free storage for personal use.After a quick sign-up and verification routine,it loads up a web-interface using which you can view/edit files stored online.Since its a web-based interface,it works across platforms (but it does require Java).The file manager window lets you search through files and offers quick navigation between all the uploaded files.You can also view files shared with others and a history of uploaded/edited files.The service allows you to upload or download a batch of files simultaneously.You can also upload and download files at the same time.They offer a desktop client for Windows/Mac/Linux but only for paid plans.Unfortunately,Adrive does not offer any mobile app for upload using handheld devices.

Badongo

www.badongo.com BADONGO IS the only one to offer unlimited online storage for free.But there is a catch.Free users have restrictions in terms of downloads per day (4.8GB per day),limited download speed (limited to 500kbps) and no parallel downloads (only one file can be downloaded at a time).However,the service offers multiple ways to access content.You can either use the web file manager,Windows/Mac desktop software or the iPhone app.Content is segregated on the basis of file type if you don't organise into folders,you can choose to view only a particular file type (for example,view all videos or audio only).The web file manager lets you create folders and upload multiple files using the browser,while the desktop file managers allow drag and drop of files and folders.You can search,queue downloads and share files easily.The web interface also shows statistics at a glance (number of downloads and account usage).

Box

www.box.com BOX OFFERS storage ranging from 5 to 50GB depending on how you sign up (A desktop sign up gives you 5GB,but signup using the free iPad app and you'll get 50GB).Although Box does not offer a desktop client to sync files using Windows or Mac,it does offer apps for Android phones and tablets,iPhone/iPod/iPad,BlackBerry phones and the PlayBook tablet.Using the mobile apps,content can be uploaded,viewed and files can be shared with others via email links.The web-based file manager lets you drag and drop files from a PC,create folders as well as create Word and Excel documents using Google Docs.The only issue we found here is that you cannot search for a specific file that you have uploaded.

DropBox

www.dropbox.com THE MOST versatile in terms of content access,Dropbox not only offers a desktop client but also access via apps for iPhone,iPad,Android and BlackBerry devices.You can view and share files directly from the mobile device by downloading the free app and signing in to your account.Dropbox offers 'just' 2GB storage for free but more space can be earned by inviting friends.The desktop client (Windows/Mac/Linux) seamlessly integrates with the operating system.A Dropbox folder on your PC will automatically update all stored files accessible directly without the need to open a browser.This way it allows for easy search,drag & drop as well as easy updating.Alternatively,files can be accessed via a web file manager that shows files and folders in a list format with options to create new folders,download & share files.

Microsoft SkyDrive

http:// skydrive.live.com SKYDRIVE offers 25GB of free storage and works much like Windows explorer with a folder structure on the left side.Files and folders are visible on the right side and on selecting a file,various functions including copy,delete,edit and download come up automatically.Office documents can be created from within the file manager and can be saved directly to SkyDrive or shared with others.You can add files to a folder simply by draging and dropping it from your hard drive into the browser.Although SkyDrive does not offer a direct app for desktop or mobile,it's by Microsoft so MS Office programs can access documents stored on SkyDrive and Windows Phone devices support direct upload of images and office documents to SkyDrive.

Pros & Cons

Is online Storage of Data a Good Idea

It sure is ! There are several advantages.For starters,hard drives are susceptible to failure.Imagine all your documents,photographs,videos,email records and contacts vanishing without a trace.

Secondly,ease of access.You will be able to access all your data securely from any internet connected PC (or mobile device),anywhere in the world which means you dont need to lug your own devices over borders.Its cheaper rather than buying additional hard drives or flash drives for storage and backup,going online will save you some money.In fact,even if you simply opt for free accounts from some of the big names in cloud storage (Skydrive,Box,Adrive) you can get a total of 125GB without paying a single Rupee.

If one service suits you more than others or you are looking for specific features like online collaboration,you can always explore paid options like Mozy.com which can cost as less as US$ 5 per month for 50GB of secure storage.

Plus cloud storage is inherently more secure than the data you store locally it is offsite,safe from natural disasters,fires,password protected and encrypted if you so wish.Finally,it also makes sense if your devices are prone to theft. 

But as the old saying goes,don't keep all your eggs in one basket use multiple providers to store your critical data in case one of them goes bust.

Source: TOI

A Website that knows what you have downloaded...illegally

A new website that keeps track of everything you download from file-sharing sites could spell trouble for the scores of people who steal copyrighted music and movies.

The site, Youhavedownloaded.com, does exactly what its name implies: It keeps a huge database of millions of media files that have been downloaded to tens of millions of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses from file-sharing websites and services such as BitTorrent. When you visit the site, it automatically scans your IP address and reveals what, if any, files you've downloaded.

To date, Youhavedownloaded has a database of more 52,286,000 users and 110,800 torrents made up of 1,918,000 individual files. A glance at the homepage shows a small sample of what people have downloaded, including the film "Spy Kids 4," the AMC show "The Walking Dead" and season four of FX's "Sons of Anarchy."

The site was built as a proof-of-concept, Suren Ter-Saakov, one of its founders, told noted cyber security researcher Brian Krebs. As such, it stops short of parsing through "dynamic" IP addresses, which change and can be used to conceal one's online activities. The site's servers don't store timestamps or gather personally identifiable details either.

Despite its limitations and innocent nature, Youhavedownloaded.com still has the capability to scare — or shame — people into thinking before they blindly download pirated material.

Ter-Saakov said he received an email from someone who asked to have his information taken down "because he was downloading porn and was afraid his parents would be able to see what kind of files he downloaded."

Beyond calling people out, Krebs said the site highlights something that's important but often overlooked among casual Internet users, which is that file-trading networks "are an extremely common and easy way to spread malicious software."

Skipping the ethical argument about downloading copyrighted material, if you're on a file-sharing site, be very cautious about what you download. There is no guarantee the song or TV show you think you're getting is what it claims to be. Make sure your computer is outfitted with anti-virus software, and to protect yourself even further, run all downloads through a malware-scanning program.