The cloud is a service where you can store data and easily manage it. That is, you can upload your files to it, work with them directly on the Internet, download them at any time, and also transfer them to another person.
Any user can get such a service at their disposal completely free of charge. It's essentially your own hard drive on the Internet.
You could say it's something like Local disk computer, but only with the ability to use it on any device with Internet access. Plus, you can transfer files to other users by simply sending them a download link.
So, the cloud is needed to:
Thus, it replaces flash drives, disks and other devices for transferring information.
That is, I can upload the files I need to such a service and work with them on any other computer where there is Internet. These can be documents, books, music, videos - in general, any files.
Initially, they are available only to me, but if I wish, I can make some of them public. Then they can be downloaded.
That is, a special Internet address (link) will be generated where the file can be saved to your computer. I can send this address to any person (for example, on Skype or via mail), and the person will be able to download my file.
There are sites that provide clouds to users. It's like with mail: there are sites where you can get it. We go to such a site, register and get a cloud service for storing data.
We are allocated a certain free volume. On some services it is a very decent 50-100 GB. If you want more, it's for money.
Or you can register several times and, accordingly, receive several free volumes. Everything is free, everything is legal!
The easiest way to get a cloud is to do it where you have your mail. The fact is that the largest email sites (Yandex, Mail, Gmail) distribute such services for free. You just need to want it.
That is, you don’t even need to register. Just open your mail and indicate that you want to receive the cloud. They give it to you right away.
Yandex.Disk is a cloud service from Yandex. If you have mail there, then you also have such a disk. 10 GB is given free of charge and forever.
To receive Yandex.Disk, you need to open the website yandex.ru and go to your mail. Then open the “Disk” tab (at the top).
They will greet you and offer to download a special program to your computer for convenient work with Yandex.Disk.
It’s better not to do this right away - you can always install it later. I recommend closing this window and first learning how to use Yandex.Disk without the program.
That's all! Upload files, sort them, share, delete. In general, you already have a cloud. There are even some files and folders with files already loaded onto it for example.
To further access Yandex.Disk, you need to follow all the same steps: open the yandex.ru website, open your email, go to the “Disk” tab.
Or you can install and configure a special program “Disk for Windows” and use the cloud directly from your computer - without going to the website yandex.ru
Cloud Mail.ru is a service from the mail site mail.ru. 25 GB is given free of charge.
To receive this goodness you just need to have Mailbox mail.ru. If you have it, then you also have a cloud.
To enter it, you need to open the mail.ru website and open your mail. Then click on the “Cloud” button at the top.
Your personal cloud service will open. Some example files are already loaded into it. You can remove them, or you can leave them. In general, your cloud is already ready to go.
You can use it directly, via email, or you can download and install a special application (program). Then the cloud will be accessible directly from the computer - a shortcut will appear on the Desktop to instantly open it.
Google Drive ( Google Drive) is a service that is “attached” to gmail.com. 15 GB is allocated for free.
To get into it, you need to go to your email account on the website gmail.com. Then click on the picture with small squares next to your name (top right) and click on the “Disk” item.
Perhaps after this Google will ask you a couple of questions. Below, in the pictures, it is shown what he should answer in this case.
After this, your personal cloud will load. It will already have a folder with several files. You can delete this folder with all its contents, or you can leave it - as you wish.
So, the disk is ready for use. You can start downloading!
It opens in exactly the same way - through mail. Or you can install a special program. Then it will be accessible from your computer.
It seemed to me that this cloud is much more difficult to use than all the others. Not everyone will understand. But there are certain advantages that other services do not have. For example, you can create a document, presentation, table, form or drawing right in it.
That is, a program will open directly on the Internet to create a file of the desired type. It is quite simple and allows you to both create a file and save it to Google Drive, as well as download it to your computer in the desired format.
Such programs can be used instead of Word, Excel, Power Point. It is very convenient when you have to work on a computer on which they are not installed.
As various tests have shown, the “mail” clouds that I just talked about are superior in quality, convenience and free opportunities all other similar services.
I won’t go into details, but the places were distributed as follows:
Therefore, I recommend that you still use one of these services. If you don't have email box none of them, you just need to register. You will have new mail (which, by the way, you don’t have to use at all) and a cloud.
Of course, there are other sites where you can get a cloud service for free. But most of them have free versions There are various unpleasant restrictions.
But there is one that compares favorably with all the others (including the “postal” ones). It is best suited for transferring files to other people. His address: mega.co.nz
Mega - this service makes sense for those who host files for downloading. The fact is that through special downloader programs such as MiPony, they can be saved to your computer very quickly and easily. Much easier and faster than with other cloud services. 50 GB is allocated for free.
Initially the site opens on English language. To switch to the Russian version, click on the Menu button (top right), select Language from the list, then click on Russian and the Save button.
Just in case, I’ll give you two more good cloud services:
Dropbox - 2 GB free.
One Drive - 7 GB free.
You can manage it on the very site where you received it. Log in there with your username and password, go to a certain section and get access to the cloud.
And you can do this even easier, more conveniently and, most importantly, much faster: with the help of a small application (program).
Each service has its own, that is, you need to download it from the site where you have the cloud.
This application allows you to quickly and easily upload, watch, download files and folders with files from your cloud service. It takes up very little space, and you can install such a program on any computer or smartphone (not just yours).
How to install the application. Open your cloud and there will be a download link or button in a prominent place. The pictures below show where such a button is in “mail” cloud services.
Download the program file and open it. The installation will begin. Below are illustrated instructions for each “mail” service. Do everything as in the pictures and the application will install.
Yandex.Disk:
Cloud Mail.ru:
After installing the application, a program shortcut appears on the Desktop. With the help of it we will work with the cloud.
When you first launch the program, you will be asked to enter data from the cloud. Type your email address and password. Then agree to the terms of service and click “Login”.
Now, when you open the program icon, your cloud will open directly on your computer - in a regular folder.
Also, when an application is opened, its icon appears in the tray.
This is where the computer clock is - in the lower right corner of the screen (on the taskbar, where the other icons are).
This icon may be hidden under a small arrow next to the alphabet.
Using it you can control the application. To do this, you need to left-click on it or right click mice.
File/folder synchronization. This is the most difficult part to understand, but it is absolutely necessary to understand it in order to successfully work with the application.
The point of synchronization is that the computer or smartphone on which the application is installed must connect to your cloud and download files from or to it.
This process must be completed, otherwise we will not be able to use the downloaded data. Synchronization occurs via the Internet. That is, without the Internet it is simply impossible.
Consider the following situation. My cloud already has downloaded files and folders with files.
By the way, initially, when you receive the cloud, it already has some information. So if you didn’t specifically delete it, then there are several files there.
I installed the application on my computer, opened it, entered my username and password. A folder with a cloud has opened. So, all the data that was on it initially should be uploaded to this folder. That is, my cloud and computer must be synchronized.
It turns out that all the files that are on the cloud are downloaded to my computer in this very folder. And if there are few of them and they are small in size, then this process will happen quickly - I may not even notice it.
But if the files are large and my Internet is not very fast, then synchronization will take some time.
In practice, it looks like this: I open an application shortcut and see an empty folder, although I know for sure that there are files on my cloud.
Usually in this case, users begin to get nervous - they worry that their files have been deleted. In fact, they are all there. But we don’t see them because the synchronization procedure has not yet been completed.
And this can be verified. When synchronization is in progress, the application icon (the one in the tray) seems to move.
And if we click on it, then in the menu that opens there will be an item indicating the progress of the process.
In fact, at this moment, files are downloaded from the Internet. That is, the Internet itself may work slower because of this.
If necessary, synchronization can be turned off. To do this, click on the application icon in the tray and select the appropriate item from the menu. By the way, you can completely exit the program there.
In general, while synchronization is in progress, the files will not be accessible. The same thing happens when transferring information from a computer to the cloud.
How to upload a file (folder with files) to the cloud. To do this, you just need to copy the necessary files and then paste them into the application folder.
Copy/paste occurs as usual, but after this all transferred files should be synchronized. Otherwise, they will not be uploaded to the Internet on your cloud.
In the Cloud Mail.ru application, this process occurs instantly. Moreover, even for large files (from 1 GB).
In the Yandex.Disk program, synchronization takes some time, but it still happens quickly.
For me, on a fairly slow Internet, a 1 GB file downloaded in just a few minutes. If directly uploaded to the cloud (without an application), this process would take more than an hour.
But Google Drive lags behind in this regard. Apparently this application works using a different technology, and synchronization takes the same amount of time as a regular file download.
My results may differ from yours. Perhaps your synchronization process will be faster or, on the contrary, slower than mine.
How to download a file (folder with files) from the cloud. All files that you want to download to your computer or phone from the application must be fully synchronized.
You can transfer them to your computer by simply copying them. That is, open the application, copy the necessary files and paste them into the computer folder of your choice. That's all! A couple of seconds - and the files are downloaded.
Everything has both pros and cons. And cloud services also have them. I will list the main ones:
1. Memory consumption. In other words, the work of cloud services “stresses” the computer. In the case of Yandex.Disk and Cloud.Mail.ru, the load is insignificant, but Google Drive is quite voracious. Modern computers This may not be noticed, but the old ones will have to puff.
2. Security. Since the cloud is an Internet service, there is always a certain chance that your files could fall into the wrong hands. Of course, modern data protection technologies minimize this probability, but there is always a risk. Moreover, the service is public.
3. Internet required. Without the Internet, you will not be able to use any cloud service.
In case the information provided in this lesson is not enough for you.
Each cloud service has detailed instructions by use. Users don’t particularly like it, but it does contain a lot of useful and interesting information.
Users and businesses will continue to move away from bulky and expensive servers and instead choose the cloud to store files. Given the variety of storage options available, you should choose carefully.
Lifehacker suggests paying attention to services that provide maximum free space with reliable data protection and high-quality service. Prices shown are for starter plans only.
Initially, this cloud storage giant gives access to only 2 GB free space. But it can be expanded up to 16 GB without much difficulty: just link your accounts to in social networks and offer a referral link to several friends.
With a Dropbox Business subscription, you can use your business account to collaboration, and also gives unlimited space for a personal account. Moreover, you get a number of advanced features like file recovery and customization of access levels.
One of the most obvious options for owners of devices running Android control, since the application is initially installed on smartphones and tablets based on Google OS. However, due to the considerable amount of free storage, the service may also be attractive to owners of other devices.
Among the disadvantages is that the interface of the browser version is not the simplest. But Windows users and macOS can download a much more convenient application.
Another service with a generous free plan and an interface that supports drag-and-drop files. Mega has a convenient mobile app for downloading files, as well as desktop clients for synchronizing them.
According to the company, all data is encrypted on your device before it ends up on the servers. Source Mega client is available on GitHub and can be reviewed by any expert. Therefore, the statement inspires confidence.
The cloud from Yandex works quickly and stably, and is constantly acquiring new functions. The service has a high synchronization speed. The platform's capabilities are built into some third-party applications.
Despite the presence of clients for all popular desktop and mobile platforms, the Yandex.Disk browser interface is also very practical. The service also has very good opportunities to expand space through partnerships with companies. For example, if you are a Muscovite and use the OnLime tariff plan from Rostelecom, then the disk capacity increases by 100 GB.
The former SkyDrive is built into the standard Windows Explorer 10. There is no need to download the application - everything is already downloaded for you.
The operating system's built-in Photos app can use OneDrive to sync all your pictures between devices.
When installing a client for macOS, there are some things to consider: positive reviews about him.
In addition to the regular pricing plans, Microsoft has Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home. Both subscriptions include 1 TB of cloud storage, full versions Office applications for Windows and macOS and a whole range of other benefits. The second option gives 1 TB to five users at once.
The closest analogue of Yandex.Disk in terms of available features, web version interface and supported platforms. Loses to its main competitor due to its extensive referral program. Among the advantages is a larger amount of free storage.
Among other things, the service has a tool for quickly creating and saving screenshots in the cloud.
5GB of free space may not be enough, but iCloud is the most convenient way create backups photos from iPhone.
The service is integrated into Finder on macOS - the desktop of all MacBooks. Documents created through office suite iWork are also saved in iCloud and can be synchronized between devices. The platform also has an official client for Windows, with which you can keep files on your PC up to date.
The platform quickly gained popularity and is supported by a number of popular work services, such as Google Docs and Office 365. Box desktop clients allow you to not only synchronize, but also edit files.
The company is actively promoting business subscriptions. It is the one that appears in the center of the screen when you click on the registration button. Tariff plan Gives you access to advanced collaboration features and unlimited cloud space.
The company itself is not a cloud storage provider, but offers free software to set up a cloud on your own server. The main advantage of this option is speed. You can also enable encryption and not worry about files leaving your home network.
If you do not have experience in setting up servers, you can buy a pre-configured option - Nextcloud Box. Inside the device - HDD for 1 TB. It easily connects to an inexpensive single board computer. True, in order to get a mini-server in your hands, you will have to use the services third party companies: There is no direct delivery to Russia and CIS countries.
Another English-language platform that has long operated under a zero-knowledge protocol. It was implied that the company interacts with user data without disclosing its content in any way. Recently it turned out that there are some caveats here, and SpiderOak abandoned its main feature. But this did not stop us from striving to provide files.
The repository has clients for all popular desktop and mobile platforms. You can use the web client, but for privacy advocates this is the least preferred option since it exposes your password to SpiderOak employees.
The product keeps all your files in constant sync - even those stored on network drives. The web interface allows you to share data by mail, Facebook and Twitter.
The advantage of IDrive is that files deleted from the computer from the cloud do not automatically disappear. The company also has a service called IDrive Express: if you lose all your data, they will deliver a hard drive to you for quick recovery.
The service has restrictions on the speed of downloading files, but there is no limit on their size. The storage can be used from any platform - through an application or website.
The company is registered in Switzerland, a country known for its strict privacy laws. For an additional amount, you can use the pCloud Crypto service to encrypt individual files.
Hi all!
Perhaps most of us have at least once encountered such a problem as a lack of free space on a PC’s hard drive or an urgent need to access the necessary files, documents and photos.
Of course, a standard flash drive can save you in such a situation. But how often have you forgotten a flash drive at work, at home, with friends, or even lost it? And flash drives often break down.
It is much more convenient and reliable to store your information in the so-called cloud storage. I’ll tell you today what it is.
Cloud file storage is a special remote server.
Many Internet resources allow users to store personal information on their server.
This service is provided both for a fee and free of charge. Of course, services with paid services, however, free ones can be very comfortable.
Cloud storage is a place where you can store your data, which you can access anywhere and at any time. Naturally, provided that the Internet is available in this place.
You can use the cloud after installation special programs or directly from . Nowadays, applications for accessing files on a server can be installed not only on a computer, but also on a tablet or smartphone.
Everything is clear about what cloud storage means, but what are its advantages? Main advantages this method data storage is:
Of course, in addition to the advantages, such a storage system also has certain disadvantages.
Some services are not able to provide encryption of information during transmission. This affects the security of sending your data.
The speed of operations depends on your Internet provider or operator mobile communications, which provides Internet communication services.
But despite all this, one cannot but agree that the advantages of cloud storage are much greater than the disadvantages.
Google Drive cloud storage gives the user as much as 15 GB of space. If you need more, you can additionally purchase up to 30 TB.
Those who have repeatedly used services from Google, for example, google doc, will feel comfortable here. Besides, Google app Drive is available not only for Windows OS, but also Mac OS, Android, iOS.
Read more about this storage.
Mega is a young but very promising cloud file hosting service created by Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom.
The advantage of this service over similar ones is complete confidentiality and data protection. Important features of the service:
For data storage, Mega provides you with up to 50 Gigabytes for free. Also, if necessary, you can additionally purchase:
In terms of disk space, Mega is the most profitable among cloud services.
But due to certain shortcomings, this service still loses, for example, in terms of synchronization with other devices.
A promising “cloud” from Russian developers from Mail.Ru Group. Here you can store any information, share it with other users and synchronize it across all devices.
The cloud can be used both through the web interface and through mobile applications for iOS and Android. In applications for mobile devices, the function of auto-uploading photos from an iPad or iPhone is available. By activating this function, you will automatically transfer photos created using the device to the “Cloud”.
You are immediately given up to 25 GB of free disk space.
Beautiful free service from good old Yandex, which makes it possible to save your files and share them with other users on the World Wide Web.
From the very beginning, Yandex.Disk gives the user 10 GB, which is much less than in other services. Additionally you can buy:
Also, as a bonus, you can additionally be given:
It is important that Yandex.Disk can be integrated into Microsoft Office 2013, that is, you can immediately save documents to the “cloud” of this service.
There is also a business version of Yandex.Disk, which differs from the standard one in the presence of an API and certain functions to improve security.
Read more about Yandex disk in.
This cloud file storage allows users to store their own data and share it with each other with a password. That is, in order for your friends to see the files that you prepared for them, you will have to tell them the password for the document.
The main account gives you 2 Giga for free. Additionally, you can purchase 1 terabyte for 10 euros per month. By signing up for a “Business” account (12 euros per month) you can get as much space as you need.
Dropbox works great on both PC and mobile devices. Unlike other similar products, this application does not copy edited files to the server, but transfers only the modified, pre-compressed part. This makes Dropbox much faster than its competitors.
Read more about dropbox.
I told you about the most popular services. There are also little-known ones; you can search for information about them on the Internet.
Finally, I want to tell you about one excellent course that helped me increase my knowledge in the field computer technology. We are talking about a course called “ Secrets of productive work at the computer».
Thanks to it, in a short period of time you will learn how to backup the data contained on your PC, restart the operating system yourself, make the most of the benefits of the Network, etc.
How much does it cost, you ask? Just some 1,490 rubles! If you are unable to master the course material (in the unlikely event), all your money will be refunded. If so, then why not try it?
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Sincerely! Abdullin Ruslan
All owners Apple technology receive 5 GB in the “native” cloud service iCloud. Due to various restrictions, using this cloud is not always convenient, and the allocated space quickly runs out, and iCloud does not get along well with other people's systems.
Pricing for additional iCloud storage:
50 GB: 59 rub.
200 GB: 149 rub.
1 TB: 599 rub.
2 TB: RUB 1,490
For convenient data exchange between different platforms, gadgets and users, it is better to connect to a third-party service. The choice of clouds today is very extensive, there are both market old-timers and daring newcomers, corporate players and small companies.
The conditions and tariffs for each service change quite often, we offer the most up-to-date information as of this moment.
One of the most popular services is not very willing to give away space in the cloud. When the company supported and developed the Carousel and Mailbox applications, it was possible to get several gigabytes of disk space for connecting programs to its account and data upload.
Another 3 GB was given during testing of the automatic data upload function in the application.
Dropbox also had prize gigabytes when purchasing Android smartphones. However, they were issued for a year or two.
Nowadays there is no smell of such generosity; to get an additional place you will have to invite friends. Finding someone who has not yet registered with Dropbox is quite a quest. There are schemes involving creating fake accounts and changing the MAC address network card, but sooner or later the fake friends are revealed, and the place in the cloud is taken away.
Prices for additional storage in Dropbox:
1 TB: $9.99 ($8.25 if paid annually)
2 TB: $15 ($12.50)
Unlimited space: $25 ($20)
2 upon registration + up to 16 GB (500 MB per friend).
Result: the most common cloud service is not as generous as it was a few years ago. You can expand your space only with the help of real friends who do not yet have an account.
Google initially provides 15 GB of cloud storage (versus 2 GB for Dropbox), which will be enough for most users. In terms of popularity and prevalence, the services are almost equal, although initially the advantage was on the side of the “blue box”.
Most applications that support cloud synchronization today work with both services.
If 15 GB is not enough, you can expand the space up to 1 TB! This is not difficult to do, we even have it ready. From my own experience, I can say that in a week or two you can contribute to the development of map service and get a bonus place.
Unfortunately, the space will have to be vacated in two years.
Sometimes Google runs one-time promotions that coincide with holidays or memorable events. There is no referral program.
Prices for additional space in Google Drive:
100 GB: 139 rub.
1 TB: 699 rub.
10 TB: 6,990 rub.
20 TB: RUB 13,920
30 TB: RUB 20,990
How many GB can you get for free: 15 upon registration + 1 TB for 2 years.
Result: the cloud is maximally integrated with other Google services (mail, documents, photos) and operating Android system, and upon registration they give you a respectable 15 GB. You can expand the place, but for a limited time.
A few years ago, the service literally exploded the cloud storage market by distributing 1 TB to users. Despite all the shortcomings of the Mail.ru cloud (low data transfer speed and lack of WebDAV), many now use this place to store a family photo archive or music collection.
There were other manifestations of generosity, when 25 or even 100 GB were given upon registration. Currently, new users are provided with only 8 GB of free cloud storage. More space is available only on a paid basis.
Considering that mail.ru is a very popular email service and most active Internet users have had an account for a long time, many have already received 100 GB or more for everything they need.
Prices for additional space in Mail.Ru Cloud:
64 GB: 69 rub. (RUB 57.5 if paid annually)
128 GB: 149 rub. (125 rub.)
256 GB: 229 rub. (190 rub.)
512 GB: 379 rub. (315 rub.)
1 TB: 699 rub. (582 rub.)
2 TB: RUB 1,390 (RUB 1,158)
4 TB: RUB 2,790 (RUB 2,325)
How many GB can you get for free: 8 GB upon registration.
Result: not the most convenient cloud with unstable speed. The Mail.ru mobile application is just becoming more convenient and functional. If you haven’t upgraded the cloud here before, there’s no point in starting it now.
At the moment, Yandex is the most active player in the cloud market. There are regular promotions and bonus space giveaways to expand the initial 10 GB.
Users can receive bonuses when purchasing and using equipment from different brands or by connecting to Yandex partner services. You can read about all current and past promotions.
Now the next “cloud distribution” is taking place, you can get +32 GB to your existing space. To do this, just turn on automatic download photo in the mobile application. A few minutes after activating the option, the bonus will be received and you can disable uploading.
Prices for additional space in Yandex.Disk:
10 GB: 30 rub. (25 rubles if paid annually)
100 GB: 80 rub. (67 rub.)
1 TB: 200 rub. (167 rub.)
How many GB can you get for free: 10 upon registration + 32 GB on promotion.
Result: an excellent domestic player in the cloud storage market with good speed and convenient application. Promotions are regularly held to upgrade your cloud for free.
The Microsoft service recently cut space for new users and abandoned many old ones who did not have time to confirm their desire to use the previous volume. So instead of 15 GB, OneDrive now only has 5 GB available.
A serious corporate service does not deal with such nonsense as referral links and promotions with partners. You can only get a bonus place when purchasing devices or applications from Microsoft.
Pricing for additional OneDrive storage:
50 GB: 72 rub.
1 TB: 269 rub. (RUB 224 if paid annually)
5 TB: 339 rub. (283 rub.)
How many GB can you get for free: 5 GB upon registration.
Result: It is convenient to use the OneDrive service in extremely rare cases when there is no need to synchronize data with mobile phones operating systems(competing solutions clearly win there), and the emphasis should be on working with Microsoft products, in particular the Office 365 service.
The cloud service, originally from New Zealand, immediately offers 50 GB for all new users. No restrictions or pitfalls, just take it and use it.
There is a convenient mobile application, encryption on good level, and the paid extension can be paid for using the Bitcoin cryptocurrency.
Prices for additional space in Mega:
200 GB: €4.99 (€4.16 if paid annually)
500 GB: €9.99 (€8.33)
2 TB: €19.99 (€16.66)
4 TB: €29.99 (€25)
How many GB can you get for free: 50 GB upon registration.
Result: for those who need a lot of space at once and without additional movements.
Today, cloud storage with large amounts of data occupy an important niche in storing the necessary information, and many of them are completely free.
Hello my dear readers and blog guests. Today, many Internet users practice cloud data storage. All important information can be saved in the cloud, which avoids file loss, for example, if damaged hard drive. And if you need to use data far from your computer, then you just need to find a device with Internet access and use the cloud web interface, which eliminates the need to carry a flash drive with you.
Majority modern smartphones supports automatic uploading of captured photos and videos directly to the cloud as soon as a connection is established Wi-Fi network. This eliminates the need to establish a connection between each gadget and the computer when USB help, because there is disk space that is the same for all your devices. If necessary, you can configure synchronization of other files other than the media format.
At the moment, about a dozen cloud data storages with large volumes are available to any Internet user for free 2018. Thanks to such diversity, everyone can find a cloud that suits their needs. Let's consider free ones cloud services data storage.
1. Yunpan 360 - 36 TB
The undoubted leader in the list of cloud data storage is the Chinese project Yunpan 360. The cloud provides as much as 36 TB (yes, yes, exactly terabyte) free space to post personal data. The only drawback of the portal is the only interface language, of course, Chinese. Fortunately, Russian craftsmen have already developed step by step instructions and the method of Russification, you can find them on the website yunpan.ru.
The mechanism for obtaining 36 TB is as follows:
If you cope with difficulties Chinese language and become familiar with the project interface, you can get disk space that will last almost a lifetime. Well, if 36 TB is not enough for you, then there are two ways to expand this volume:
2. Mega - 50 GB
The name “Mega” is an acronym that stands for MEGA Encrypted Global Access. Developers pay great attention to security and the process of protecting information. This file storage service rightfully takes second place on our list. The company offers 50 GB of free space, which competing cloud storage services in our market segment cannot boast of. In addition, all files are encrypted using the AES algorithm right in the browser window. Those. Even the project administration cannot open the files you uploaded, because they are reliably protected by cryptographic transformation. Information access keys are not available in clear text and are transferred on a Friend-to-Friend basis, i.e. between users who trust each other.
This is the development of the domestic holding Mail.ru Group. Provides 25 GB of free disk space to store any files, but this requires register Mail.ru mail. The cloud for storing data and the mail service are mutually integrated, for example, a file from an incoming letter can be sent to cloud storage with one click. For mobile device users, the developers have provided automatic synchronization of files captured on the gadget’s camera. Once connected to a fast Internet connection, the smartphone automatically starts sending new files from the camera to the cloud. [email protected] is a fairly young project that appeared in 2013. It is possible that over time the functionality will increase significantly. Unfortunately, it is impossible to expand the amount of disk space for free, although there used to be promotions where they first gave 1 TB of space for registration, and then even 100 GB.
4. Hubic Data Warehouse
An online data storage service with a fairly generous affiliate program. The company provides 25 GB of free disk space after registration. Does it seem like this is not enough? The developers give 2.5 TB of additional space for 5 invited friends, and the friends themselves also receive 30 GB of consolation prizes each.
5. Google Drive
Probably the most famous cloud data storage, because... is one of the services of such a search giant as Google. The project is integrated with most Google services such as Google Sheets ( table processor), Google Slides (presentations), Google Docs(text documents), Gmail (email). When creating, for example, text document in Google cloud, it is automatically saved to Google Drive. After activation, the company is ready to provide 15 GB of free space. Experience shows that this volume is quite sufficient for work purposes.
Excellent balance between quantity and quality, one of the best cloud storages with a large volume for free 2018. There is an application for both computers and mobile devices that synchronizes files in automatic mode. To increase your space, you can take advantage of the promotion that Google company is held every year. The algorithm is simple: you go through a security check Google account and get additional gigabytes for free.
6. 4shared
The file storage service, which ranks 82nd on the list of the most popular Internet resources according to Alexa, processes more than 300 TB of traffic every day. After registration, 10 GB of disk space becomes available, you can add another 5 GB if you confirm your address Email. Unfortunately, there are no other ways to expand the volume of cloud data storage. For free accounts, there is a limitation on the storage period of files - 180 days from the time of the last interaction with the account. The user interface resembles that of Windows Explorer.
7. Yandex.Disk
Another domestic project, which is a cloud data storage with a large volume for free 2018. As in Google Drive and [email protected], here mail and storage are mutually connected. Yandex makes it possible to use cloud drive 10 GB in size. It is possible to expand it by 10 GB if you bring 20 friends, for each of them they give 512 MB. And if you took part in a partner’s promotion, you will be rewarded with another 50 GB. The conditions for these events change regularly, so you need to constantly monitor the project news.
8. MediaFire
Cloud service for storing files, functionality similar to 4shared or dropbox. First of all, it was created for storing and sharing media files (videos, images or music). 10 GB of free space is available for free, and also with advertising. The Windows client has certain problems in use, for example, you cannot share a file on your computer. Therefore, it is recommended to use the application on mobile device, and on a computer use the interface on the project website.
9. Cubby
Cloud data storage, which allows you to use 5 GB of free space upon completion of registration. Cubby is a development from LogMeIn, which creates and supports networking products for businesses, so there is no doubt about the reliability and stability of this solution. Previously, registration was impossible without an invitation, but now every Internet user can access the service. If desired, disk space can be increased to 25 GB if you take part in the referral program.
Conclusion
Choose cloud storage with a large volume, which is provided free of charge in 2018, depending on the type of tasks solved using the cloud and specific requirements for the service. There is no point in learning the intricacies of the Chinese language for the sake of 36 TB of free space if you only have 7 GB important information. And using cryptography to protect the privacy of a photo of your favorite cat makes very little sense.
Do you do video shooting or do you do it all the time? make backups? Then be sure to pay attention to Yunpan 360. Are you a busy person and you need to have all the documents at hand, and each of your devices needs to have up-to-date information?
Google Drive along with integrated office services will do the job perfectly. Are you afraid for the safety and confidentiality of your data? Take a look at Mega, which uses the AES cryptographic algorithm. Well, if you are an ordinary Internet user who sometimes takes photos on your phone and is looking for a place to store files in the cloud, then [email protected] will more than cover your needs.
