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What Is the Internet of Things (IoT)? Meaning & Examples Explained

The Internet of Things (IoT) used to be a futuristic concept, but we are now living in that future, where many of our devices (both domestic and non-domestic) are connected or can be connected. What is the Internet of Things, though? At its simplest, the IoT facilitates data collection from all kinds of devices and...

By Adeyomola Kazeem — 07 Jun'18 Last Updated: 14 Mar'25
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Best hubiC Alternatives 2025: We Bid an Unfond Adieu

hubiC has gone out of business, or near enough, at least. This is a mixed blessing for its users: one the one hand you'll have to move your files, on the other, now you can try a good cloud storage service. We've put together a list of the best hubiC alternatives that should stand you in good stead.

By Joseph Gildred — 31 May'18 Last Updated: 10 Dec'24

Evernote vs Google Drive: Which Will Work Best for You?

Evernote and Google Drive are very different beasts at first glance, but their functions overlap often enough. In this comparison article, we're going to apply the Cloudwards.net method to just those features and lay out your choice between Evernote vs Google Drive.

By Joseph Gildred — 15 May'18 Last Updated: 13 Feb'25

Best Online Backup for Photos 2025: Snaps Safely Socked Away

If you have a large collection of snaps, no matter if you're a pro or a dabbler, you may want to think of using one of our best online backup for photos options. After all, a hard drive malfunction is only one overheating away, and ransomware is a very real threat.

By Aleksander Hougen — 02 May'18 Last Updated: 19 Feb'24

What You Need To Know About Cloud Laws and Regulations

Storing your files in the cloud means that you're placing them outside of the laws and regulations you may be used to. Different countries have very different ideas about how data should be treated; in this article we go over some of the most important differences between countries and tries to make sense of cloud law.

By Branko Vlajin — 23 Apr'18 Last Updated: 24 Feb'24

Best Online Backup for Mobile 2025: Backup on the Go

Backing up your mobile device's data can be a bit tricky as not all providers offer the same suite of features for Android and iOS as they do on desktop. Cloudwards.net spitted through our online backup reviews and found the five services with the best online backup for mobile to make your life easier.

By Branko Vlajin — 02 Apr'18 Last Updated: 26 May'24

Spectre, Meltdown and the Cloud

You'll probably have heard of Spectre and Meltdown, but how will these two processor vulnerabilities affect the cloud? Cloudwards.net spins a few predictions.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 28 Jan'18 Last Updated: 15 May'24

Best VPN For Linux 2025: Premium & Free VPNs for Penguin

Finding the best VPN for Linux is no easy task: it seems like every service out there is thinking about everyone except poor Tux. To help you, the certified Linux geeks at Cloudwards.net have put together a list of VPNs that will play nice with Team Penguin.

By Andrej Hadji-Vasilev — 10 Jan'18 Last Updated: 13 Mar'25

Kodi Guide: Everything You Always Wanted to Know

Kodi is a wonderful streaming service that offers versatility, ease of use and is entirely free. The downside is that it's easy to miss the forest for the trees with all the options available. Cloudwards.net has put together this handy Kodi guide to help you through the woods.

By Jacob Roach — 09 Jan'18 Last Updated: 25 Jan'24

Carbonite vs CrashPlan: Picking SMB Backup in 2025

If you're setting up backup for business, you may find yourself stuck with the choice of going with either Carbonite or CrashPlan. At Cloudwards.net we like to make life easier for entrepreneurs, which is why we've put together a comprehensive comparison of CrashPlan for Small Business vs Carbonite Safe Pro.

By Aleksander Hougen — 03 Jan'18 Last Updated: 30 Jan'25