Free Online Storage Portals

Most of them would have thought should I have to keep all the important documents and files in only one place?,Is that will be safe?.

These sites will be really useful for those who want to have the important documents,files,photos etc.. online,so that they can access it from anywhere around the globe.

There are lots of website for online storage like Windows Live Skydrive,Dropbox,Esnips.I have chosen Windows Live Skydrive and Dropbox.

Most of them would be having one question in common:Is my data are safe and secure in these websites?

The Above two mentioned products uses SSL login and they are password protected. so only the authenticated persons will be allowed inside.

okay lets discuss about the portals.

Windows Live Skydrive

Windows live skydrive is a Microsoft Product.Today,Most of us are addicted to Microsoft products.I’m sure this wont be an exception.You need to have either Hotmail account or live ID for using this product.

Lets see the details of this portal.

1. It gives us a 5GB storage,so its like an online harddisk for us.
2.You can create folders and manage your files accordingly.
3.Most importantly,you can share your folders to whom you wish.
4.Interface is very easy to use.

I thought these are some of the disadvantages of the skydrive.

1.The maximum file size that can be uploaded is 50mb only.
2.Some of the functions are browser based, like Drag and Drop feature is not available in Firefox,Opera or Safari.
3.It does not integrate with other MS products like Windows Live Workspace.
4.You cant open the document directly,need to download to view and edit the file.

For more information regarding storage and access

https://cid-af172614a5200393.skydrive.live.com/home.aspx

Dropbox

This is another my favorite product for online storage.This works entirely different from MS skydrive.

Requirements:

1.You need install drop box client application(download size approximately 8 MB)
2.Need to create one Dropbox account.

How it Works: Once you install the Dropbox client application and configured with your account,it will create a My Dropbox folder in your system.So whatever file you place in that folder it will be automatically uploaded and get synchronized.

Advantages:

1.One account can be configured with many computers,So you can synchronize your Windows or Mac simultaneously.
2.You can also access your files in Web Interface too.
3.It will be uploaded automatically,so you don’t need to upload manually.
4.It gives an storage space of 2GB.
5.If you want you can upload manually also.
6.You can share your folder with whom you want.

DisAdvantages:

1.It needs a client application
2.You cant create folders.

You can start your storage at

http://www.getdropbox.com/home

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