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Online Backup vs. External Hard Drives

· Drive Storage,Online File Storage,Cloud Storage
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The digital world is ever-expanding and thus, the need for a vast storage solution becomes all the more necessary. It allows a user to store heart's content as it goes on. We have two choices to store digital content; external hard drives and cloud storage. Both have their own pros and cons. So let's have a look and find out which technology fits your needs the best.

Cost - Digital data is increasing by each passing day and therefore it becomes imperative for a user to acquire sufficient storage space solutions. External hard drive storage comes with limited space and there arises a constant need to rush to the hardware stores to purchase new USB drives, when there's no room left. Certainly, choosing external drive storage is costly and complicated. On the other hand, internet hard drive storage is a cost-effective solution, which offers users vast storage space and also the capability to expand the storage as per needs.

Time - Time is critical and therefore utilizing it effectively becomes compulsory. However, external drives are time-consuming but cloud storage's automated backup options enable users to save time and make use of it in the best possible manner.

Security - USBs are an efficient medium for backup but physical threats such as fire, flooding, or internal failure make them a secondary choice. Online cloud storage provides an extra layer of protection to users' digital stuff and so, proves satisfactory.

Accessibility - You always need to carry the hard drive storage in order to access your files, whereas the cloud always comes along with you, whether you are carrying your device or not. The cloud is accessible anywhere with multiple devices.

So if you now decide to ditch your old traditional USB drive to make a smart move towards cloud storage, then we highly recommend you to go for UC browser's in-app cloud storage solution UC drive. Do you want to know why? Let's have a look -

UC Drive, a bona fide rarity in the cloud world, offers users 20 GB of free storage space. The drive enables you to store online movies, video clips, pictures, songs, and other downloadable content (DLC) in its mega cloud storage. You can easily acquire the space by signing up for the drive from your Gmail or Facebook account within the browser. You can access the drive remotely with any device having a good network connection and even share the online content with others in a hassle-free manner.

So, what you are waiting for? Browse, explore, store.