Cloud Storage Tutorials & Guides 

Google Drive Sharing Permissions: 2025 Guide

Sharing files and folders is a primary function of Google Drive. When you type in the recipient’s email address, Google Drive allows you to determine permissions for sharing. Adjusting permissions gives you control over how others interact with your data. In this guide, we will cover everything about Google Drive sharing permissions. Sharing permissions is...

By Jason Stagnitto — 03 Apr'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska

What Is WebDAV? Understanding Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning in 2025

WebDAV is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol that enables collaborative editing and file management over the internet. It’s a way for users to interact with files and directories stored on remote servers, letting them perform actions like uploading, downloading, editing and managing access. Although it has become somewhat obsolete due to the...

By Aleksandar Kochovski — 29 Mar'24 Last Updated: 18 May'25
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How to Use WeTransfer: Easy & Free File Sending in 2025

WeTransfer is a popular and completely free file transfer service that allows you to send large files for both personal and collaboration purposes. For all of you wondering how to use WeTransfer -- we hear you, and that is why we have produced this step-by-step guide.

By Mauricio Preuss — 22 Mar'24 Last Updated: 03 Mar'25

Is Dropbox HIPAA Compliant in 2025? How to Secure PHI On a Dropbox Account

Dropbox is a popular cloud storage provider with many features that appeal to a wide range of consumers. Personal users will enjoy its ease of use and sharing features, while business users can take advantage of Dropbox’s collaboration and productivity tools. However, when it comes to your health information, it’s worth asking the question: Is...

By Jason Stagnitto — 21 Mar'24 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
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Cloud Storage vs External Hard Drive: Advantages & Disadvantages in 2025

While both options offer more storage space, there are several factors to consider in the cloud storage vs external hard drive debate. An external hard drive will give you more control over your data. However, cloud storage providers automatically back up your data and allow for easier file sharing.  You can’t go wrong with cloud...

By Rebecca White — 08 Mar'24 Last Updated: 30 Jul'25
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How to Send Large Files Using Cloud Storage or File Sharing Services

In this digital age, you need to know how to send large files. Email isn’t an option for many large files. Providers like Outlook limit each email to 20MB — with Gmail offering just 25MB — and this includes the email message and any attachments. It’s just not enough to send multiple photos or even...

By Rebecca White — 27 Feb'24 Last Updated: 24 Sep'25
Facts checked by Simona Ivanovski

What Is Cloud Storage and How Does It Work?

Cloud storage is one of the most effective ways to save and secure your files, but what is cloud storage and how does it work? This depends on the storage type you choose — file, object or block — as well as the storage model: public, private, hybrid, community or multi-cloud. Each aspect changes how...

By Rebecca White — 07 Feb'24 Last Updated: 07 Oct'25
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3 Easy Ways to Backup Your Computer to Google Drive (Automatically & Manually) in 2025

Backing up your most important files to Google Drive can protect them if disaster strikes. Follow our step-by-step guide to three easy ways you can back up your computer to Google Drive.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 13 Dec'23 Last Updated: 08 Oct'25
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How to Stop Google Drive Sync in 2025: Prevent Automatic Google Drive Backup

As much as file synchronization with Google Drive can help you back up files, too much of it can lead to high storage consumption on your device. Our guide will help you prevent storage problems with step-by-step instructions on how to stop Google Drive sync.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 24 Nov'23 Last Updated: 19 Jun'25
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How to Upload to Google Drive in 2025: Videos, Photos and Other Files

If you want to save space on your device, our guide will show you how to upload to Google Drive and manage your files more efficiently.

By Samuel Okoruwa — 19 Nov'23 Last Updated: 06 Apr'25
Facts checked by Jasna Mishevska