free sync and share cloud storage
So, lately, I’ve been on an interwebs search for reliable and FREE online cloud storage that also syncs to your local and remote devices. Of course, there are a fair amount of such services out there — some have come and gone, while others persist and have grown significantly over the course of a year or two as “cloud computing” has become a mainstay in computing technology as of late.
Without much ado about ALL of the resources out there, I’d like to simply share the four five services that I’ve run across that has and continues to provide reliable service and offer a decent storage allotment.
The concept of cloud syncing is fairly simple and enormously practical — instead of being limited by your email quota or having to carry around a portable storage device, you can simply place your file(s) into the folder you’ve designated to sync, let it upload into a secure cloud storage space, and sync to any multiple devices you have designated to sync. From there you have the option to share a downloadable link to others, or you can access that file directly on your smartdevice or another computer.
I use each of the following to manage, edit, and share multiple files for various projects and organizations. Being able to access my files from multiple places, and to be able to share specific files or folders with others is very useful and convenient. Check these out, and happy syncing!
DROPBOX
I’ve been using the DropBox service the longest, and it seems to be most popular of the bunch — it’s very simple to use. The free account is 2GB with referral bonuses that can up your account to 8GB.
SPIDEROAK
This site has a 2GB initial signup offering… but use the limited promo code WORLDBACKUPDAYto gain a free 5GB account + 1GB free for signing up through this link. This account also has the potential to grow your free account up to 50GB of free storage!
SUGARSYNC
The SugarSync service functions the same way as DropBox and SpiderOak, but the free account starts you off with a hearty 5GB instead of 2GB. Again, referrals will garner you up to 10GB of added free storage. While this service is quite good, it’s “sync management” app could use a bit of tweaking — still it’s a very solid service.
CX
Not as solid as SugarSync, DropBox or SpiderOak, but it’s definitely adequate to sync and share files with. CX starts you off with a generous 10GB allotment, and you can gain an additional 6GB free via referrals.
WUALA
I like Wuala — except that it doesn’t sync in the same convenient way that Dropbox, SugarSync, SpiderOak, or CX does. Wuala does sync, but instead of direct syncing to your designated location on your computer, it mounts a secure drive from which you can operate out of. With a free 2GB allotment at signup, there are a number of promo codes that can quickly up your free storage space — here are some I’ve found that seem to still work, but I can’t guarantee it. You can so a search online for “wuala promo code” and you’ll see these and more.
I-KNOW-DOMINIK = 1 GB I-KNOW-CAROLA = 1 GB I-KNOW-FABIUS = 1 GB I-KNOW-LUZIUS = 1 GB I-KNOW-THOMAS = 1 GB I-KNOW-JONAS = 1 GB I-KNOW-MARCEL = 1 GB I-KNOW-MARIUS = 1 GB I-KNOW-DARIO = 1 GB CONNECT-WITH-SUPPORT = 1 GB SKYFISH-IS-COOL = 1GB I-LOVE-POLAND = 1GB
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So, which service(s) do you use?
Do you know of other free cloud/sync resources out there?
