If you are running out of hard disk space on your computer, consider using a free file storage website to offload your files. These websites typically give you 1GB or more of free file storage for you to copy your photos, documents, videos, and music files.
You should look for a service that allows you to upgrade for more storage (usually at a cost) and which has password protected access. Some sites will kill your account if there is no activity on it so make sure you check the website's rules of engagement.
It is recommended that you use these websites to store files temporarily and make sure you burn the files on DVD/CD. File sharing is typical use especially when it comes to music and video on your social networking websites (Myspace, Facebook, Imeem, etc.).
Also, it is wise to use online file storage only for your non-private files. You don't want the file storage employees or a hacker gaining access to your files. So do not store sensitive material on these websites - you been warned.
Free File Storage Websites
- Microsoft Live SkyDrive
- My Opera
- Mozy
- Fileden
- MediaFire
- Box
- 4Shared
- LiveDrive
- DriveHQ
- FlipDrive
- DropBoks
- FileQube
- ADrive
- Humyo
- StoreGate
- Carbonite
- LionDrive
- File Dropper
- SnapDrive
- Badongo
File storage websites do go offline and disappear. Because they offer free services most tend to go out of business as they have no business model to survive on. Always keep backup copies of your documents on CD/DVD just in case. Sites that have gone disconnected are:
- Yahoo! Briefcase
- XDrive
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