Let’s discuss cloud storage solutions!
- What’s your go to solution thah you recommend to others and why?
- What unique features does your solution have?
- Which is best for security?
- Which is best value for buck?
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Mega/Pcloud/Sync dot com. But if you forgot your pw you are f’ed. Just save your decryption keys on a secure storage. These three are zero knowledge encryption cloud providers.
Bang for the buck; maybe
If you can selfhost - Nextcloud, if not - ProtonDrive
Even if you selfhost, having a cloud provider can still be a good option to maintain 3-2-1 without hosting a second server offsite (at parents or friends etc).
I backup to backblaze b2
Not “a good option” but a necessary one of the data has any value to you. I’ve got loads of personal data on mine, and stuff I can’t just redownload. So I encrypt and shop to b2 and replicate snapshots to an external disk.
Proton Drive is what I use. The mobile (Android) app is a little buggy but it gets the job done.
Just wish they prioritised Linux more… 🙃
Backblaze has been pretty good, though I’m wondering if I should consider my options with the upcoming price increase.
I’m using it too. I haven’t even looked at how much more it will cost me yet though. I’m using truenas scale to sync my datasets.
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Backblaze
I also have my 160tb home server for anything not vital.
Another Backblaze user here. I use rclone to sync with my TrueNAS core server.
I don’t, it’s just someone else’s computer.
I do tend to use mega for backups and syncthing is pretty nifty.
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I was not aware of this! Thanks for the insights 💪
None. Remember the saying about eggs and baskets.
Keep your egg in multiple baskets?
It’s a multidimensional egg.
Must be a quantum egg, it’s all the rage now.
Mmmm, scrambled eggs.
I use my own NAS at my homelab. Prior i liked nextcloud but i had regularly new problems with it and switched to just my own NAS and syncing with syncthing. My NaS gets backupped nightly onto a big backup-drive which gets backuped too. Then encrypted and stored another backup on degoo (sucks ass but i have a lifetime 3tb-acc so…).
So when me or my SO snap a pictures, it’s instantly at home (and locally deleted) and a day later supersafe. Best circumvention of SDcard-lack in stupid “modern” phones.
Not bad, quite like this! also had a few issues with nextcloud previously, but that is a long time ago, have heard it has improved quite a bit since.
Maybe. I thought about retrying it. But it was really annoying last time. Every other update and something stopped working. Wifey pissed coz pictures not syncing and whatnot. I ended up just killing it. Maintenance should not be that high, it’s private, that’s not a job 😁
The secret to running your own nextcloud is: Don’t install the latest major version.
Yeah but… It’s an open wound in a sensitive local setup. Shouldn’t one apply the latest stitches to be safe? I fear zero-days. But why risk having three-months-ago-days?
But ok, considering there aren’t many alternatives…
Last three major versions receive security patches, so you do install updates, but you don’t update to the latest major, there’s a difference.
I’d love to have a setup like this someday. Hard drives are so cheap nowadays that it’s probably stupid not to.
Also, I greatly appreciate your username.
Oh it’s pretty cheap. Relatively. That particular server is an i5/32gb normal desktop. Hdds are very cheap. Got 2 6tb for main backup and accumulate everything to #1 over the day, and a CC of 1 to 2.
Os is win2019 and backup Software is macrium reflect (simple, reliable, fast and with incremental backups and if you need something restored you click on the date and it will be a drive. Choose your stuff, restore, eject drive, done. Love it)
Nothing complex or expensive. And if It was only for that it could’ve been a cheap 100 buck used desktop.
And yes. There’s totally no reason not to backup to hdds. I haven’t used a cd/bluray for 2 decades now. As long as u backup your backup (hdds just suddenly die…) it’s fine for home-use.
Oh thanks. Guess noone would know the reference anyway 😉
I’m quite happy with Backblaze B2 for my backup storage. I think I pay like $3/mo for a few hundred gigabytes though they did recently change their pricing. Iirc it wasn’t going to affect me much. On top of their security settings like encryption and deletion locks, I use local encrypted backup tools like restic that make it dead simple to worry less.
Great choice , I also use Backblaze as my backup place great service.
My synology NAS at home
Yeah have really considered this recently. Would prefer it for the sake of total control.
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you’re paying for the software
Heaven forbid
I think it’s worth it in this case. Synology platform (as you must know) is far more than a storage solution and basically runs my entire home.
Can I get free versions of all of the tools included in DiskStation? Of course. Will I? Heck no
Obviously, it’s just kinda funny how many weirdos will hear about the company and immediately say “yeah well I can do it myself for cheaper!” and I’m like “ok cool have fun spending hours on that while I play video games”
Not sure if it’s something I’d swear to, but out of everything I’ve tried, I still think
is the best for me.
It’s not perfect - I have my frustrations about it - but it’s the most convenient and reliable service I’ve had especially for backing up local files and folders.
My job is in a hybrid setup so I have my work files in a portable SSD. I have some folders there that automatically back up to the cloud whenever I plug my SSD to my laptop at home. I also have folders in my laptop and hard drive that are backed up.
Backup (upload and download) stops when I shut down my PC, and automatically resumes on boot. And the upload and download speeds are fantastic.
The feature I love the most is Rewind. Basically you can go to any day and time within the past month and find all the files your cloud drive has on that day. You can then restore or download those files or folders.
This thing saved my dumb ass several times recently, when some important folders disappeared from my local storage. I went a day and time I thought I had the most recent version of the files and downloaded them back. And poof, problem gone.
Their
is good, too. I’m on the monthly plan for 2Tb storage because that’s the most reasonable for my needs. Compared to others I’ve tried, their pricing is the best for the storage capacity and features.
In terms of security, I think they have encryption features but for an additional cost. Haven’t had security issues for my use case without it.
I’d warn you about their lifetime plans tho. I haven’t tried it but I’ve read several bad reviews in their subreddit. Apparently pCloud can and will delete files or revoke your membership if you have pirated materials uploaded to a lifetime account. You can look up the pCloud sub for more good and bad user feedback.
I hope this helps!
I’ve been really impressed by pcloud too. I opted for the lifetime subscription through a black Friday deal - for triple replicated redundancy it’s an absolute steal.
Thanks for the insight! ✨
I use Tresorit. I’m too lazy to host my own server.
How’s your experience with them? They seem very promising!
Pretty good.
Pros:
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Easy install (Windows/Linux) I haven’t tried Mac.
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Sharing files can be very customizable. For example, your share link can have a password, expiration date, and open limit.
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It seems as secure as you can get with proprietary software.
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I use it as a syncing tool for apps like Obsidian. There are different sync methods like , save the last 5 versions or place all versions in a folder to delete later (don’t quote me on this).
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You can sync photos on your phone into Tresorit. (It has to be working in the background)
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It also has a very convenient scanner that surpasses Google’s scanning.
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Customer service is great if you ever need it
Cons:
- A bit expensive relative to competitors
Ultimately you’re paying premium for a premium experience imo. You should consider Tresorit if you’re lazy like me xD
There’s also an email feature that makes emails more secure and a digital signature that they offer. I don’t use it but it’s there.
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