Though this would be easier to figure out than it's been; looking for a way to backup files to the cloud and then have access to those files remotely via laptop. -I'll be using Windows 7 (desktop) and 10 (laptop) -Do not need much storage space. Approx 5GB s I don't mind overwriting older files. -This is not for backing up my files, only to have access to my current files while on the go. (already have hard-drive backups created each night) -There are several online providers for storage space but my current backup gig (Comodo) doesn't seem to jive w/ any of them. I've recently heard this can be done with a server too? I'd be fine w/ that if true. Am I over complicating this or is it no longer easy to grab some online storage for free/low costs? Green flag in 3...2...1!
Tried that, trying to remember what the issue was. I believe I was having an issue pointing Comodo to it to do the nightly updates. Lemme try again to confirm....
Google Drive is backing up / syncing, but the folder selection isn't very precise so I get stuck syncing more than 15gb when I really only need to sync 5gb worth of files that were updated within the past 24hours. Comodo (and perhaps others) would allow me to override the previous files if I ran out of space. GoogleDrive just gets to 15gb and calls it quits. Works well otherwise.
You can buy more space. I use MS One Drive and Google docs, or I email whatever I am working on back and forth.
I wonder if you could setup your own VPN server to access the files on your home machine. you'd prob need a good router, some free setup software, and good internet. but it should all work.
I used to use Carbonite and they were fine but just got tired of paying. Bought a 2tb back up drive for less than $100 and did away with the online shit. This is more for just back up. Why not use Mega? Free and I use it to transfer large files but have saved some shit on there for a just in case while on business travel. I forget how much you get for free but it was more than enough for me.
Ditch Win7. It's end of life and is reaching extended support in January. You can probably do the upgrade for free. I'd avoid anything Google. You could get a QNAP NAS for your house if you want to keep things in-house and use a dynamic DNS service to go back to it. I wouldn't go down this route unless you like to tinker with technology. Dropbox or Box.com is probably the most suited for what you're looking for.
Looking like a NAS, or External Network Storage, may be more to my liking. It's basically a harddrive that connects to your router and can be accessed directly or remotely from the pits, beach, airport, pick your poison. Anyone familiar with this type of getup?
there are a million youtube videos about building and setting up a NAS. look for one by LinusTechTips.
Google is fine for working documents, unless they are something that needs absolute security. I don't consider project estimates, letters, or specifications something that needs to be all that secure.
Must have been typing about NAS's at the same time. Am I not correct in thinking setting up a NAS is as easy as plugging it into my router, then storing and working from my files stored on it?
https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/ts-231p https://www.qnap.com/en-us/product/ts-431p Not sure how much space you need but solid state disks are cheap enough. Their software is awful on top of them stealing all your data. Look at how many processes Chrome spools up for a single tab, for example. I don't even use them for search outside of last resort scenarios. It's never that easy. Like I said, I wouldn't go down that road unless you like to tinker with technology. The stuff that's advertised to be that easy is garbage quality, the stuff that's higher quality requires some know-how and tinkering.
Hmmm just did this for a friend could not find anything on the MS site to get free upgrade from 7 to 10