Why I Stopped Using Free Cloud Backup Services (and What I Do Instead)
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Summary
The limitations of free cloud storage include storage restrictions, fewer security features, limited recovery timescales and file sharing limits, according to the author, who stopped using such services because of these restrictions
Instead, the author suggests buying premium cloud storage, which is relatively inexpensive and offers more space, or purchasing an external hard drive for offline access to data
In terms of the latter, the author purchased a LaCie Rugged USB-C external hard drive, which is portable and offers high storage capacity, but keeping it safe and avoiding overuse is crucial to preventing data loss
