Within 24 hours of each other, bitter rivals Microsoft and Google each released their own versions of cloud storage…or, more accurately, Microsoft upgraded their existing solution to be far more useful. Microsoft drastically updated their user interface on SkyDrive, making it much easier to use and giving every user 7 GB of free synchronized storage…and if you are an existing SkyDrive user, such as myself, you can upgrade your space to 25 GB…which of course, I did. That’s a pretty good deal.
FYI, in case you did not know, synchronized storage means files created on any computer you own are instantaneously added to the cloud so that all your computers are always in sync with your data whenever they come on line. It’s a great solution for backups and for being able to access data from anywhere. Microsoft’s solution adds smartphones, and other portable devices (like the iPad) to the mix.
Google’s new and highly anticipated Google Drive also came to market today, offering users 5 GB of free synchronized storage. Google’s methodology is much like DropBox in that you assign one location on each computer where all your syncable files are stored. With SkyDrive, they can be anywhere.
As I received 25GB of free storage from Microsoft, that is the solution I am going with for now. But, I will be testing out both. I suggest you read both articles below and decide for yourself. I will let you know in the near future how I feel about both of them. So, let’s get started…-JRC
Microsoft takes on DropBox with major SkyDrive update
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Desktop File Syncing Faceoff: Dropbox vs. Google Drive
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Firefox 12 released - can now update itself
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Android Is Suddenly In A Lot Of Trouble
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20% of Macs CarryWindows Malware; 2.7% Have OS X Infections
The security firm Sophos said that, while some Mac users are beginning to realize that their platform is increasingly being targeted, cyber-criminals look at Macs as a "soft target" for malware because many owners don't have anti-virus software and often have higher levels of disposable income than typical Windows users.
How to cope with the Gmail redesign
Reports are coming in from around the Internet that the Gmail redesign, which we were previously able to stave off with “revert to the old look temporarily”, is now forcing itself upon us. I too have succumbed to the new design, and have been forced to find ways to cope. Here’s what I did to make it semi-bearable:
100 Tips from a Professional Photographer
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iTunes tips and tricks
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TweakNow PowerPack 2011 4.1
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