saving docs to remote server

[Submarine Washer]

Help!

Bit fed up of having to keep changing PCs and working off a USB stick, then reloading to another PC.


Is there such a thing where I can access My Docs on the internet, edit them, etc so that as long as I have a PC with internet, then I don't need the actual docs to be on the PC?

It's less than 3Gb in total that I need. Any suggestions for a reliable provider?

Thanks

 

[Subbynet]

Hi, there are a number of services you can use.

Dropbox, Microsoft Mesh or FolderShare, and Syncplicity to name but a few....

 

[business123]

I use Dropbox, works great and is 'free' for up to 2GB of storage.

 

[deadgoodundies]

or you could just use a remote desktop application to access the remote PC with the docs on them and edit them as if you were in front of the pc.

I used to use ultravnc but now have moved to the free version of logmein as it seems a lot speedier.

 

[a1isp]

Dropbox is excellent, you get a 2GB limit for free and works between Mac, Linux and Windows with no problem.

 

[David Griffiths]

Googledocs?

 

[Submarine Washer]

Thanks to all - will try Dropbox PLUS remote access to the one at home, just to be on the safe side

 

[PureIT]

i've started using livedrive.com its paid for but unlimited disk space

 

[Antikson]

As of my experience the Dropbox is best.. and in currently Googledoc is using... that is user friendly and have good memory space.

 

[Coupon master]

I think secure file server is more secure than remote file server.

 

[Chris Ashdown]

I dont really understand the problem with carrying a USB stick but failing that why not get a notebook or the smaller version or are you just being moved around a company with lots of computers in which case why not ask for space on a common drive

 

[Submarine Washer]

USBs cost £10 and I always bust the soldering when inserting or pulling out. I might lose it if I don't damage it first.

Plus I don't want to leave any un-wipeable docs on my client's PC when I leave my clients' place. Hence uploading to server but not being able to work on the server, just transfer to individual C:\ is no good either.

So why don't I have a laptop? It costs £500 for a good one and lasts me around 3 months. Compared to desktops, they're expensive to buy, expensive to run and easily stolen. There has to be a better way.

Trying dropbox

 

[Submarine Washer]

Very happy with dropbox!

 

[Logan86]

Go for Googledocs in my opinion best available option

 

[bartthomas]

This is exactly what we do! Take a look at our site and get in touch if you think we can help.

 

[craiga1971]

USBs cost £10 and I always bust the soldering when inserting or pulling out. I might lose it if I don't damage it first.

Plus I don't want to leave any un-wipeable docs on my client's PC when I leave my clients' place. Hence uploading to server but not being able to work on the server, just transfer to individual C:\ is no good either.

So why don't I have a laptop? It costs £500 for a good one and lasts me around 3 months. Compared to desktops, they're expensive to buy, expensive to run and easily stolen. There has to be a better way.

Trying dropbox

You could go for something like Cryptainer Mobile on your USB stick which will provide you with a dedicated drive for your data. Couple it with a backup solution when you are at your base location and you can just re-create it if you break it, lose it or it is stolen.

Craig

 

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If you want to be able to work on any pc with a browser then that is different from having an online file store that then allows you to boot up a word document say which requires you to then have word or whatever other program you want on your pc.

I use the mesh for word docs etc and it works great.

But if you want browser only access have a look at google docs and zoho.