Online Storage - What is it?
Online Storage is a huge and sometimes bewildering subject. This simple title covers a whole range of services all connected to storing files online. Under the umbrella of Online Storage are such areas as Online Backups, File Sharing, File Synchronising, Remote Collaberation, Online Photo Albums and Social Network File Access, to name but a few. If you are in the market for any or all of these then your first step is to work out exactly what you need NOW and what you think you will need in the next 1-2 years. That might seem like a long way off but if you have a good understanding of your current and future requirements you will be in a much better position to choose a solution (or solutions) that fit your needs.
Online Storage breaks down into 4 main areas:
- Online Backup and Restore
- Online Collaberation
- File Synchronisation
- File Sharing
Some products offer just one of these options while others offer all of them and many offer a combination. We have examined over 100 products and have analysed 30 so far - we will be releasing new comparisons in blocks of 5 as they are completed. We are currently finishing off in-depth reviews of these 5 and several others that we feel are worthy of the honour! If you are currently using an online storage product then we would love you to let us know your opinions on it by leaving a comment below. Similarly, if you want us to do a full review on a product let us know and we will bump it higher on our list.
So now you know what Online Storage is, the next question is
