As dictated by the title of this entry, today we have to define what cloud storage services are. It is likely that this is familiar to you or at least you have heard from a friend say “Save it in the cloud”. Here we will not only explain what these types of services are, but we will also present some of the most used. As well as an explanation that is “The cloud”. For those who are unfamiliar with this term (in its computer sense).
To begin with, let’s make it clear that cloud storage services are portals or companies. Which make available some storage space (Sometimes free). For users, where they can upload or upload files to the internet. And keep them safely backed up, as the only way to lose a file stored in the cloud. Is that you lose access to the hosting account.
To mention some of these services, we have google drive. This is the best known and most popular cloud storage service, for belonging to the internet titan (Google). And that in fact, you probably already have if you are a user of Gmail accounts. Well, within the google ecosystem, you only need to open a gmail email to have the functionality of google drive.
What is the cloud?
Clarified that they are cloud storage services. There is still a question as to what they refer to as “the cloud” or why these types of services are called that. That question is answered very simply, the cloud is the internet.
This term has been adopted since the popularization of the Internet, being considered as another way of referring to it. For this reason, the general symbol of the internet is represented as a cloud. That means that “Cloud storage service” is the same as saying “Internet storage service”.
What are the best cloud storage servers?
There really are many companies and platforms dedicated to providing space on the Internet to store files. And even, there are to host websites or blogs in their entirety (Although these are usually better known as hosting services). However, we can comment through the following list, which are the best and most well-known…
Google Drive.
Let’s start the list with the most popular of all, “Google Drive”. This cloud storage service is available to any user who has a gmail email. As you well know, Google has been in charge of building an ecosystem connected to each of its most popular applications (Youtube, the play store, gmail, etc). And one of the components of that ecosystem is google drive. In it you can save any type of file or document and it will be protected on the internet.
Mediafire.
While Google Drive is the most popular, one of the veterans in the cloud storage space is undoubtedly Mediafire. This company has been online for decades offering space to store files, and just like drive. It has a free 15GB package for anyone who registers on its portal. If what you are looking for is a more complete platform with better tools for disseminating files (Share). Mediafire should be an option to seriously consider.
Mega.
We started the list with the most popular, but now we close it with what we consider “The most complete option”. Mega is the successor to the now extinct megaupload, and basically focuses on offering the same services as mediafire. With the difference that mega far exceeds it.
Starting with the fact that it is the cloud storage service that provides the most free space (50GB). Going through being one of the fastest and most efficient download servers to date, to close with having a multitude of tools and accessories that do nothing more than diversify its mega functionalities. Ceasing to be a simple cloud storage platform. To be a complete service in terms of backup, downloads and uploads of files.
Why should you use a cloud storage service?
It is proven that the best way to save or store a digital file is by hosting it in the cloud. If physical storage devices are used, such as a USB memory, SD card, or hard drive. Over time, said component runs the risk of being damaged or lost. However, the cloud (internet) does not suffer from such problems, and the only way to lose a file stored in the cloud is to lose access to the account where we have saved it or to delete it voluntarily.
Another advantage is the accessibility that cloud storage has. Well, from practically any mobile device or computer you can access your saved files.