What are my options for preserving a 32 GB WhatsApp backup after my cloud storage expires?
My student promotion for a cloud plan with 5 TB of storage is ending today, and my account will soon return to the 15 GB free limit. Most…
cloud storage
What can I do with a 31.97 GB WhatsApp backup after my 5 TB cloud plan expires?
My student Google AI Pro promotion is ending today, and my cloud storage will drop from 5 TB to the free 15 GB limit. Almost all of the…
Do I Really Need iCloud Backup If My Data Is Already Synced?
I recently cut my iCloud usage from around 100 GB to just under 20 GB by deleting old photos and other clutter. While reviewing my storage, I noticed…
Is iCloud Backup Necessary If My Photos and Data Are Already Synced?
I recently reduced my iCloud usage from nearly 100 GB to under 20 GB by deleting old photos and other files I no longer needed. While reviewing my…
How can I separate photos after sharing one Apple Account?
My family has been using the same Apple Account across several different devices for years. After one family member moved to a new iPhone, the Photos libraries became…
Is it safe to uninstall OneDrive if I never use it?
OneDrive is using about 556 MB on my Windows computer. I enabled it years ago when I first got the PC, but I turned it off long ago…
What’s the most cost-effective way to store several hundred gigabytes of video?
I'm planning to create long-form videos and expect to accumulate several hundred gigabytes of footage and project files. I already have a 1 TB external hard drive that…
What’s the most affordable and reliable way to store hundreds of gigabytes of video?
I'm planning to make long-form videos and expect to accumulate hundreds of gigabytes of footage and project files. I currently use a 1TB hard drive for older media,…
How much iPhone storage can iCloud Photos save, and can I download the originals later?
My iPhone 13 has about 70 GB of photos and videos, and I'm running low on storage. I'm considering an iCloud+ plan with iCloud Photos and the Optimize…
How can I make multiple Azure file shares read-only without changing NTFS permissions?
I need to switch several Azure file shares to read-only. They contain millions of files and use existing NTFS permissions migrated from on-premises. The goal is not to…
How can I make multiple Azure file shares read-only without changing NTFS permissions?
I need to switch several Azure file shares containing millions of files from read/write to read-only. Different users currently have different NTFS permissions, and the goal is for…
What backup method or tool should I use on Debian?
I recently lost my /home directory and realized I need a proper backup strategy. I'm a beginner using Debian, and I'd like recommendations for reliable backup tools and…
Why did deleting 2.3 GB of downloaded photos free only 8.8 MB of cloud storage?
Google has been warning me that my account is nearly out of storage, so I started cleaning up old photos and videos. I downloaded all of my 2018…
Why does my new PC show only 5 GB of OneDrive storage instead of 1 TB?
I recently bought a new PC and a standalone Microsoft Office Home 2024 license. I initially created a new Microsoft account, but then signed in with my older…
What backup tools and methods should I use on Debian?
I recently lost my /home directory and realized I need a reliable backup plan. I'm still a Linux beginner running Debian, and I currently don't have another computer…
Why did deleting 2.3GB of downloaded photos free only 8.8MB of cloud storage?
Google has been warning me that my account is running out of storage, so I started clearing out old photos and videos. I downloaded everything from 2018 to…
Can Wedding Photos Be Recovered After Being Deleted From Google Drive?
My sister's wedding lasted five days. One photographer covered the main ceremony, while another covered the other four days. The second photographer shared the photos with my brother…
Why did my Google storage increase after I deleted photos and videos?
My account was showing about 15.3 GB used, so I deleted some Google Photos items and a few videos. The usage briefly dropped back to 15 GB, but…
What’s the safest way to store private photos and files?
I have a large amount of personal media and other sensitive files that I'd rather keep separate from my phone's default private or secure folder. I'm considering options…
What’s the best way to store lots of images with searchable metadata and an API?
I'm a photographer looking to build a personal library of images, and I also work on websites for clients who may need to manage thousands of photos. I'd…