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What Is RAID? A Practical 2024 Guide to Definitions, Use and Costs

If you're looking for a way to build an extra line of defense against hard-drive failure, setting up a RAID array may be the way to go. Cloudwards.net explains what RAID is and is not, how to get more for less and the common pitfalls during installation.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 05 Jun'17 Last Updated: 20 Sep'24

How to Clone Your Hard Drive in Windows 10

Cloning your hard drive is the next step after backing up all your data into the cloud; in this tutorial, Cloudwards.net shows you how to clone your hard drive in Windows 10 and not only ensure the safety of your files, but also your entire system.

By Mauricio Preuss — 09 May'17 Last Updated: 14 Mar'24

Does Your Business Have a Backup Plan?

If you own a business, you've probably thought about the worst that could happen; you have insurance against all kinds of disasters as well as some income set aside. What if your data gets lost? Does your business have a backup plan then?

By Branko Vlajin — 08 May'17 Last Updated: 26 Feb'24

Best TrueCrypt Alternatives: 5 Providers That Do the Job

In this article, Cloudwards.net goes through the five best TrueCrypt alternative services that you may want to check out now that this formidable encryption tool is no longer supported.

By Jacob Roach — 24 Apr'17 Last Updated: 25 Aug'24

Home Cloud Storage: Best Personal Options for 2024

If you're the type that likes everything just so, you're probably not too happy with what is on the cloud storage market. In this article on the best DIY cloud storage tools, we'll go through the five best tools out there for creating your very own, personal cloud storage service.

By Mauricio Preuss — 11 Apr'17 Last Updated: 05 Sep'24

Best Online Storage for Music 2024

Join us on Cloudwards.net, as we guide you towards finding the top five online storage services for music. We'll be guiding you through the best overall selection, the most secure one, two others with significant storage capacity and a unique oddball that just may be worth its price.

By Mohseen Lala — 14 Mar'17 Last Updated: 30 May'18

External HDs/NAS vs Cloud Backup: A Strategy for 2024

There are many ways to backup your data, and in this article Cloudwards.net examines whether you're best off using a hardware solution or rather a cloud backup service to make sure your pictures, movies and docs are kept safe and secure.

By Joseph Gildred — 22 Feb'17 Last Updated: 25 Apr'24

8 of The Best Affordable CRMs for Small Businesses

Finding the right CRM fit for your needs can be both difficult and expensive. Which is why, we've created this guide to the eight best affordable CRMs for small businesses.

By Mauricio Preuss — 15 Aug'16 Last Updated: 16 Aug'24

CrashPlan vs Acronis Backup: Two Business Providers Fight It Out in 2024

CrashPlan and Acronis Backup are two mainstays of the business backup industry, but which one will do the best job for you? Join us as we find out in this CrashPlan vs Acronis battle.

By Branko Vlajin — 04 Aug'16 Last Updated: 12 Aug'24

How to Stop Windows 10 From Logging Personal Data

Windows 10 has been hit a lot of privacy bumps since its release, which is why we're here to show exactly how to stop Windows 10 from logging personal data, and keep your information firmly within its owner's hands.

By Mauricio Preuss — 13 Jul'16 Last Updated: 16 Mar'24