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Digital Trends If you’re using Google Drive to back up your files, you may need to make sure everything’s in order — and perhaps even back those files up again somewhere else. While cloud storage is typically considered to be one of the safer methods of storing data, several users have reported that Google Drive may have misplaced their files. In some cases, the data loss goes as far back as May 2023. Here’s what we know, and how you can protect yourself. Over the last few days, multiple complaints started cropping…

Proton Drive, the encrypted cloud storage service, is now available for Mac users. The web access for Proton Drive was made available in September, followed by the Android and iOS apps in December. The Windows app became available in July, and now the Mac app has officially launched.Proton Drive on Mac: What features does it offerProton Drive is a cloud-based file syncing service that enables users to access and sync files between their Mac and the cloud. Proton Drive uses on-demand syncing, which means that files are…

Duplicate photos and videos can be a real hassle, taking up room on disk (and in the cloud), plus giving you plenty of clutter to sift through when it comes to finding the files you’re after. Thankfully, from Apple Photos to Google Photos to Dropbox, you’ve got a number of options for weeding out duplicates and making sure you only have one copy of each picture and clip.Making the Facebook Papers PublicOf course, you absolutely need duplicates in terms of backing up your files in several places and on several devices, but…

Business software company Box, Inc said on Tuesday it will introduce new artificial intelligence features such as analyzing information across customer contracts or generating customized marketing content. Generative AI, which the tech industry has embraced, has the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and write human-like text. Box customers testing the product have already experienced "revolutionary" productivity gains, Box CEO Aaron Levie told Reuters. He cited a Box customer whose employees were reviewing tens…

While the Asus ROG Ally vs. Steam Deck battle is still ongoing, what a lot of proponents miss about these portable consoles is the price-to-hardware ratio. Nothing truly beats the Steam Deck’s price right now in terms of what it offers for portable performance and also for its sheer versatility. But one thing is certain, not everyone has over $500 to shell out for a new desktop or portable console alternative. If that sounds like you, then listen up, because Best Buy and Amazon are both offering a killer deal on a…

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Start Menu is becoming more and more like a dancing inflatable tube man gesticulating wildly outside a used car lot. The last Windows 11 update added advertisements for Microsoft’s OneDrive cloud backups for some users when they click on the little Windows icon on the desktop. Now the Redmond, Washington company wants to bombard you with more ads for its other “free” services every time you go to sign out.Video Chat - From Sci-Fi to Sci-FactThe company shared details aboutits Windows 11 Insider…

Backing up your iPhone will come in handy if you ever lose your phone or need to transfer contacts to a new device. Your iPhone probably contains thousands of pictures of places you visited, the moments you shared, and adorable pet photos you captured. Backups are also a good way to restore your phone if something happens to iOS, or you’re sick of dealing with a buggy beta. We recommend creating regular backups of your phone to avoid losing pictures, contacts, and any important files that you’ve downloaded.…

Transferring files to and from your Android smartphone is now easier than ever. Whether you're on Windows, macOS, or Chrome OS, you can send photos, files, and folders quickly and easily with just a few steps. Here are some of the best ways to transfer files from Android to your PC and more. Transfer files on Windows using Nearby ShareGoogle's Nearby Share app is the most seamless way to transfer files from your Android device to a Windows PC. Here's how to use it. This application works on Windows 10…

One of the best Microsoft Office deals is on Microsoft 365 Family at Amazon. If you buy today, you can get a 12-month subscription for the whole family for $100 instead of $150, plus you get a $50 Amazon gift card bundled in for free. Combined, that means the Microsoft 365 Family Subscription works out at just $50 for the year. Here’s a look at who needs it and why. Why you should buy Microsoft 365 Family 12-month subscription If you’ve been checking out the best alternatives to Microsoft Office, you’ll appreciate…

Although the convenience of having your digital documents backed up to the cloud and available everywhere was once a pricey privilege, Google will now enable your digital hoarding for the price of a fancy cup of coffee: 2TB of storage for just $10/month, and even more, if you need. But there’s another way to take advantage of Google’s vast expanse of cloud storage, and it’s completely free.YouTube’s not only a great way to share videos with the world, it’s also a useful archive tool—assuming you don’t mind your video…