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It's important to back up your files and cloud storage helps you spread out the risk of data loss. The problem is that cloud storage can get expensive, especially if you tally up the monthly fee over the lifetime of your account. But it doesn't have to be that way with this Prism Drive cloud storage deal at StackSocial, which offers you 20TB of cloud storage for life for just $90. That's a one-time fee with no recurring charges, making it an ideal failsafe for your crucial data.

How does that compare to Prism Drive's usual pricing? You'd regularly pay $249 per year for a 10TB account if you signed up directly via its site. There isn't a 20TB option there right now, so not only are you getting twice the usual amount of storage but you're paying less than half for it -- and you only pay that $90 fee once, making this a pretty sweet deal. StackSocial is also offering deals on lifetime subscriptions to 1TB, 5TB and 10TB accounts if you don't need as much space, but the 20TB remains the best value overall if your budget can stretch to $90.

Prism Drive lets you securely store your files and access them from practically anywhere using your computer, phone or tablet. You can upload just about any type of file, including MP4, JPEG and PPT, and you can preview files in the cloud without having to download them first. Note that there is a file size upload limit of 10GB.

The service uses zero-knowledge encryption to keep your data secure, and deleted files can be recovered for up to 30 days. There's no limit on the number of devices you can use to access your storage drive, and you can create sharable links to safely share files with friends and family.

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NetApp sets a new standard in hybrid cloud storage management with its BlueXP platform by delivering unmatched visibility, control, and automation across on-premises and cloud environments.

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivanrecently researched the global hybrid cloud storage management industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NetAppwith the2024 Global Company of the Year Award. NetApp provides a unified platform that offers seamless insights and automation, enhancing the management of storage and data services across diverse environments.

NetApp delivers its revolutionary BlueXP platform based on its focus on innovation in hybrid cloud solutions and a deep understanding of data management challenges. BlueXP facilitates operations by streamlining multi-cloud management through seamless integration with multiple on-premises and cloud environments, delivering unprecedented visibility and control.

BlueXP enhances overall business efficiency, thus offering advanced analytics, robust governance features, and efficient data mobility across different environments. The platform ensures actionable insights and continuous improvement, in addition to meeting evolving market demands. BlueXP's innovative use of artificial intelligence for IT operations (AIOps) demonstrates NetApp's visionary strategy in driving substantial productivity gains for its customers. This capability is particularly crucial because enterprises increasingly rely on a combination of on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure in an ever-evolving business landscape.

"BlueXP delivers seamless management across storage with integrated environment health and analytics, protection, governance, optimization, and mobility. It enables customers to create consistent and common policies, procedures, and services across all infrastructures under management, reducing the complexity of administering hybrid multi-cloud environments," said Karyn Price, Industry Principal ICT at Frost & Sullivan.

NetApp's approach to AIOps helps global companies automate and optimize complex IT operations. The company consistently improves the efficiency and intelligence of data management, ensuring a highly responsive hybrid cloud environment and reflecting a deep understanding of the increasing automation needs of the industry. The company, therefore, is committed to providing solutions that address the current market demands and future challenges in data and storage management.

As a result, NetApp is making its mark among the top participants in the global hybrid cloud storage management space and is increasingly differentiating itself from its closest competitors with a unique value proposition and groundbreaking solutions.

"While different than the standard hybrid management platform, BlueXP fills a much-needed gap in the hybrid cloud management market, managing data storage infrastructures across the hybrid environment. Its AIOps approach is forward-thinking and leads the market in terms of functionality for hybrid data and storage management," noted Price.

Each year, Frost & Sullivan presents a Company of the Year Award to the organization that demonstrates excellence, in terms of growth strategy and implementation in its field. The award recognizes a high degree of innovation with products and technologies and the resulting leadership, in terms of customer value and market penetration.

Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards recognize companies in various regional and global markets for demonstrating outstanding achievement and superior performance in leadership, technological innovation, customer service, and strategic product development. Industry analysts compare market participants and measure performance through in-depth interviews, analyses, and extensive secondary research to identify best practices in the industry.

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CNET has tested tons of home security cameras over the years, and can help you find the right one for your needs.

There are hundreds of home security cameras on the market, ranging drastically in price, functionality and quality. With all the options, it can be hard to not become overwhelmed fast, especially when you're considering something as important as your home's safety. After CNET's years of testing home security cameras, we have some tips if you're on the hunt for a new one. Here are a few parameters to consider:

This, of course, is a big one. You don't want anyone peeping on your property or hacking into your camera. Wireless home security cameras can be more susceptible to hacking due to their connectivity to Wi-Fi networks and remote access, especially if you have poor router security. Wired home security cameras that don't use Wi-Fi at all are generally more secure. (Read more about the pros and cons of wired vs. wireless systems here.) And as we mentioned above, data breaches and security vulnerabilities can also be dangerous for your privacy, so it's important to consider a company's recent reputation.

One of the first things you'll need to consider is where you want to place your home security cameras. If you want your camera to be located outside, recording your porch or yard, you'll likely want an outdoor camera that's also weather resistant or features night vision.

While many cameras can be used interchangeably for indoor or outdoor purposes, some cameras are solely made for indoor usage, like the Wyze Cam Pan v2, so make sure you're buying cameras that can handle the outdoor elements.

Video quality should be a major consideration when buying a home security camera. In simplest terms, your camera won't be effective if the only footage being recorded is grainy and unreadable.

The higher the resolution, the better the video quality. Most home security cameras on the market now have 1,080p resolution, but others even have 2K resolution (like the Arlo Pro 4) or 1,536x1,536 resolution (like the Arlo Video Doorbell). Just remember, the higher the video quality, the more bandwidth it takes up and the more likely your camera is to experience lag times or glitches.

Field of view (usually provided diagonally) refers to how broad the camera's view is. Broader is generally better because it captures more space and makes it easier to spot activity. The average security camera tends to top out around 130 degrees, although some go beyond that. Pan and tilt features make the field of view less important since the camera can move around.

Battery and wireless cameras versus wired options are a matter of taste, since both types have pros and cons.

Wireless options are usually easier to install and operate, and often use cloud storage, so you can access your footage from anywhere. Wireless security cameras have their own power supply, so even during an internet or power outage, they can still record and save footage. One of the biggest disadvantages, though, is you'll need to manually change the batteries or charge them every so often, unless you get a solar-powered home security camera.

Wired cameras are hardwired to a steady connection, so they don't need to be recharged and can often boost a high-quality video resolution. They tend to be more reliable, secure and consistent in video quality while not requiring monthly cloud storage fees. On the negative side, wired home security cameras often need to be professionally installed and don't integrate with smart home systems like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Some Wired home security cameras (like the Google Nest Cam Indoor) typically have better video and audio quality.

Not all video storage is equal. You have two main options and picking one is up to your personal preference. There's cloud storage, which sends your video footage to a remote server to be saved, and local storage, which relies on a separate accessory or piece of hardware, usually a microSD card, to hold any footage you'd like to save. Usually, cloud storage requires a monthly fee.

When you're installing wireless home security cameras, keep in mind that the smart home camera you buy (and your security system as a whole) will only be as good as the quality of your Wi-Fi connection at the location where you plan to install it. So check your Wi-Fi speed before you drill holes in the walls or otherwise mess up your door frame, brick or siding for your home security camera. If the connection is spotty on your wireless security camera, you'll notice significant lag times, pixelation in the live feed and other Wi-Fi delays that make the video quality poor and home security cameras a pain to use.

With a good Wi-Fi connection, you should be in good shape to use your indoor home security camera or outdoor home security camera without any major camera system issues and get clear footage every time. Still have questions? Take a look at my home security camera buying guideand the below FAQs.

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Microsoft's OneDrive is one of the best cloud storage solutions, making it easy to store and access your documents, photos, videos, and more from anywhere.

Storing files on OneDrive rather than just on your local hard drive gives you the flexibility to access those files from any internet-connected devicephone, tablet, laptop, or desktopand this is how it works.

To start accessing your OneDrive files on another PC, you'll need to first sign up for a Microsoft account. In some cases, you'll need to install the OneDrive app, but the OneDrive web app is also an option.

However, there's a good chance you already have a Microsoft account and the OneDrive app installed on your PC, especially if you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11. If that is the case, skip the sign-in and installation steps and jump to linking your Microsoft account with OneDrive before syncing your files to the cloud.

After syncing files to OneDrive on one computer, you can access those files from any other computer. Here are a few ways to access your OneDrive files on another PC:

The fastest way to access OneDrive files on another PC is to sign in to OneDrive using a web browser. You can do this on your Windows, Mac, or Linux computer.

A more efficient way to access your OneDrive files on another PC is to use the OneDrive desktop app. The OneDrive app for Windows provides a native experience for browsing and managing your OneDrive files. However, Microsoft dropped support for the official Microsoft Store OneDrive app (pushing people toward the web app). So, while you can still use the OneDrive app, the experience isn't as seamless as it once was, and you may find the web app is the better option.

To set up access to your OneDrive files locally on a second computer:

Once signed in to your Microsoft account using the OneDrive app, all your files will be available.

To set up and access your files using the OneDrive app on macOS:

If you use a Linux distribution like Ubuntu, you can access your OneDrive files through the onedrive.live.com web interface. Alternatively, you can follow this guide to install and use a OneDrive client application for Linux, which supports Ubuntu.

OneDrive has official apps for Android and iOS that make it easy to access files on the go, and it's the same process for both versions.

The screenshots above show the process on Android. The steps on iOS are very similar, though menu placements may vary slightly. While iOS screenshots are not included, users should be able to follow along on an iPhone by referencing the Android screenshots.

OneDrive makes accessing important files and documents incredibly convenient, regardless of your device. With easy syncing to your main computer, web access from any browser, and mobile apps for on-the-go productivity, you can rely on OneDrive for seamless file availability. No more emailing files to yourself or carrying USB drives!

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