Cloud Storage Tutorials & Guides 

Hot Storage vs Cold Storage in 2025: Instant Access vs Long-Term Archives

You may have heard cloud storage described as "hot" or "cold," but what these terms mean isn't always clear. Read on to learn the differences between hot storage vs cold storage.

By Ben Stockton — 19 Nov'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
Facts checked by Andrea Babic

Cloudwards Talks With the Boss: pCloud’s Tunio Zafer

In our Cloudwards Talks With the Boss series, we sit down with industry leaders to ask them about their companies. In this edition, we talk with the CEO of pCloud, Tunio Zafer.

By Fergus O'Sullivan — 10 Nov'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

OneDrive Security: How Safe Are Your Files in 2025?

If you're a Windows user, you've most likely used OneDrive, or at least seen the logo. It's a decent enough service, but in this piece we're going to take a close look at OneDrive security and see whether your files are safe in Microsoft's cloud.

By Sapphire Fox — 31 Aug'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

How to Disable OneDrive in 2025: Four Easy Solutions for Windows 10

This guide will show you the four best ways to disable OneDrive and stop it from syncing your files to the cloud on Windows 10, whether that's through a quick pause to a full OneDrive uninstall.

By Sapphire Fox — 19 Aug'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

15 Solutions to OneDrive Not Syncing Your Files in 2025

Are you having issues with Microsoft OneDrive not syncing your cloud storage files? This article goes through the 15 best ways to fix OneDrive sync problems, from restarting your device to updating or relinking the service.

By Sapphire Fox — 13 Aug'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

How to Use pCloud in 2025: Full Guide

pCloud has something for almost everyone. Its wealth of features and ease of use contribute to the increasing popularity of the service. Keep reading to find out how to use pCloud storage.

By Mauricio Preuss — 22 Apr'20 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
Facts checked by Eugenie Tiu

What Is FTP? Everything About File Transfer Protocol

When reading our reviews (or just surfing around the internet) you may have come across the term FTP or File Transfer Protocol. In this guide, Cloudwards.net explains what this protocol does and unwraps a few other technomancic mysteries in the process.

By Branko Vlajin — 26 Oct'18 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25

What Is Google Drive and How Does it Work? – A 2025 Guide

Welcome to Cloudwards.net's no nonsense guide on how Google Drive works. We'll be breaking down the service, providing pro tips and show you how to use all the important features. Join us for this exhaustive tutorial.

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 21 Dec'17 Last Updated: 27 Oct'25

How to Set Up a Personal Cloud Server in 2025

Anyone who has spent time on the internet and has a collection of personal data probably uses some form of cloud storage. You may even use one of the providers we’ve identified as the best cloud storage available. However, average users may not be as familiar with using a personal cloud server.  A personal cloud...

By Jason Stagnitto — 02 Oct'17 Last Updated: 07 Apr'25
Facts checked by Igor Kurtz

How to Map OneDrive as a Network Drive in File Explorer in 2025

When Microsoft introduced Windows 8.x version, they included a feature called ‘placeholder’ in its OneDrive app. A placeholder is like a small dummy file on the local drive which represents a file present in the OneDrive cloud. Learn how bring it back in Windows 10.

By Mauricio Preuss — 12 Nov'15 Last Updated: 16 May'25