Storing Files Online
Do you have all of your precious photos on one computer, with no backup? Did you know you can get a free account to store photos, documents, music, almost any kind of file, online? You may often send large files (like pictures or music) by email and get frustrated when they take ages to upload then bounce back, but with a free online storage account you can just email a secure link to your friends and family and they can access the files at their leisure.
If you don't know where to start finding the right online storage deal then we can help, and if you're not sure what some of the terms mean then check out the glossary where all of the jargon is explained.
Why Store Files Online?
If you're one of the 63% of people who only back up their hard drive less than once a month, or worse, one of the 23% who never back up, then you need to consider a little online help! Convenience is another factor - no need to send someone a large file, hoping their inbox won't block it, when you can just give them a log-in to your storage account instead. Storing online is also perfect for anyone who works on multiple computers (home and work, for example), instead of saving work on USB sticks or emailing it to yourself.
Storing Photos & Music
A 5 megapixel image or a minute of music in MP3 each take about 1 MB to store, so even presuming a modest 500 photos and 500 tracks in your computer that's around 2 GB of memory taken already - add to that digital video and you really need to think about external drives and online storage.
Self Storage
Buy self storage online too
If you're looking for a quote for self storage you can do that online too - start by visiting our Big Yellow Storage page. With companies like Big Yellow you can choose the size of self storage units to suit you and hence your pocket, and get a great balance of easy access (as much as 5am to 11pm every day) and high security to keep your treasured possessions safe as houses.