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MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 08:43

Online document storage?

Firstly I don't know if I'm posting this in the right section, so please feel free to move if need be!

What I'm looking for is like a Photobucket type thing but for documents.

My pc is going back to PC World at the weekend because the disk drive thingywhatsit is broke and I can't put my photos on it.

So I really want to store my documents in somewhere like a Photobucket type place, if anyone knows of one please?

Is has to be free though, because I don't have a lot of stuff on pc but I don't want what I have got being nosied at!

TIA :)

WillowTheWhisp

03-09-2008 08:54

Re: Online document storage?

Have you thought of saving it on disc?

entwisi

03-09-2008 08:55

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zip them up with a password and encryption then its just one file to worry about

then if its not too big, email it to a friend who can store it for you till you want them back. This is obviously free

If its large or there are lots then consider things like 110mb.com(also free but more risk as its an online storage ), just shove the file up there and put a simple homepage up to keep the hosting company happy.

entwisi

03-09-2008 08:55

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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 626520)

Have you thought of saving it on disc?

Her CD drive is whats broken :D

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 08:58

Re: Online document storage?

Quote:

Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp (Post 626520)

Have you thought of saving it on disc?

Thats what I want to do, but the pc is going back to Pc World cause the disk drive thingymijig is broke so I can put a disk in but it won't do anything once its in there.

WillowTheWhisp

03-09-2008 08:58

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Ah that's what a thingywhatsit is! :D

The email to a friend suggestion just gave me an idea - why not email it to yourself? Then you can open it when you get your PC back and put it back on again?

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:00

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 626523)

Her CD drive is whats broken :D

lol :D

Mick	03-09-2008 09:02

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If your USB ports are still working you could store your files on a flashdrive

entwisi

03-09-2008 09:04

Re: Online document storage?

I think teh whole issue is about offline storage.

re Willows, Depends if you use webmail/IMAP or POP and a real email client, the former would work, teh latter wouldn't if teh PC then went south, house blew up etc.

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:04

Re: Online document storage?

Ok guys will you please stop confusing me now?!

Ian you say about this encryption thingy. Can I just encrypt it and then send it to a Hotmail account or something like that? If so how do I encrpt it??

AccyLass

03-09-2008 09:18

Re: Online document storage?

Have you got more than 2 gig of what you want to save??

I have a flash drive thats 2 gig, I can give it to Jemma tonight

To find out how much space you need, right click the folders and click properties

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:23

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That would be great, thanks Michelle. Would be even better if I knew what to do with it! :D

Well I was hoping to put all my piccies on and all my documents on. I'm just a bit funny about my pc going anywhere cause I have all Hols piccies on and they would probably just piddle themselves laughing at the ones there are of me on there, not that there are many, thank goodness.

:dummy2:

AccyLass

03-09-2008 09:26

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Originally Posted by MissTechnophobe (Post 626537)

All ya would need to do is plug it into ur usb and open the storage device in my computer, then drop and drag......drag and drop even lol

Orrrrr, after school, if ya got car, pick me up in the morning and I'll do it for ya lol

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:29

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Ok I think I can find the usb lol

I don't have the car Paul needs it for work. BUT I get mine Friday night and I am soooooooo excited - as if you didn't already know!

Can you believe someone tried to nick pup out of yard last night??

WillowTheWhisp

03-09-2008 09:29

Re: Online document storage?

If you have too much to fit on that flash drive you could:
a) buy/borrow another one
b) transfer stuff onto it then onto friends PC, then empty it and repeat the process

AccyLass

03-09-2008 09:37

Re: Online document storage?

I also have memory cards that are 1 gig each have about 3 of them, with an adaptor
So, if ya can get me up there I can store about 5 gig lol
I aint walking :p
Or I can talk ya through it on phone

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:41

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Its only over Whinney hill!

Could perhaps do it Friday when I get my car :D

Or could do it in the evening when Paul gets in, I can have his car then?

AccyLass

03-09-2008 09:48

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Originally Posted by MissTechnophobe (Post 626547)

Its only over Whinney hill!

Could perhaps do it Friday when I get my car :D

Or could do it in the evening when Paul gets in, I can have his car then?

Wish I could!
Will be at work til next Monday:D

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 09:51

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Yeah he working all weekend I think.

entwisi

03-09-2008 10:56

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Use this

Free Data Security Software - SecureZIP Express - PKWARE, Inc.

Basically, darag and drop your files and follow the instructions and it creates an industry strong encryption protected file.

MAKE SURE YOU REMEMBER THE PASSWORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MissTechnophobe

03-09-2008 11:03

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Great thank you. Am having a look now

carlsbergaddict

05-09-2008 11:39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MissTechnophobe (Post 626581)

Great thank you. Am having a look now

Hi, google docs is a free online storage also zoho.com

keetah992000

05-09-2008 11:53

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I presume you have checked the wiring and that it hasnt come loose.
I used to work with a bloke who did a stint at pc world he told me some of the things they used to do which is why he left -
eg replacing the battery on a motherboard with one of those you get from the pound shop ( well he said it was less than a pound but the same as those you get from the pound shop) and charging £30 PLUS FOR THE PLEASURE OF DOING IT .

Neil	05-09-2008 12:33

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Originally Posted by keetah992000 (Post 627246)

eg replacing the battery on a motherboard with one of those you get from the pound shop ( well he said it was less than a pound but the same as those you get from the pound shop) and charging £30 PLUS FOR THE PLEASURE OF DOING IT .

They probably have a minimum charge for opening up the PC to do anything. They have to pay for those big shops somehow.

Talking of PC World, I needed a new printer so I decided what I wanted and checked out my usual places for price. I ended up reserving it at PC World and collecting it. It was £62 which was only a couple of quid dearer than Ebuyer with the postage and I got it then and there. The in store price was £79.99 so I saved £17.99 with a few mouse clicks :D:D:D.

Also if it goes faulty in warranty I can take it back without having to mess about with postage.

entwisi

05-09-2008 12:44

Re: Online document storage?

Re the slim silver round batteries, if you use a few then go to dealextreme.com, I got a sheet with 20 CR2032's on for £2.50 delivered from Hong Kong. Tesco sell 2 for £3.49 :D

mad_eye_moody

06-09-2008 08:48

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i use bt digital vault its free for a 1g amount of memory

BT Digital Vault |

entwisi

06-09-2008 20:44

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I seem to recall they are about to start charging.........................

mad_eye_moody

07-09-2008 12:17

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Originally Posted by entwisi (Post 627868)

I seem to recall they are about to start charging.........................

there a free version and then a one you pay for with a much bigger storeage.

entwisi

07-09-2008 13:00

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Posted via Mobile Device

Its closing the free one in october according to reports in The Register. I can't cut n shut the url easily just now, do search on the home page

Http://theregister.co.uk

mad_eye_moody

07-09-2008 14:02

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may be in you have a current account it will still be free or maybe free to bt customers

Margaret Pilkington

07-09-2008 14:16

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If you were a BT customer before 13th December 2007 then you get an automatic upgrade to 50GB of storage at no extra cost.......I have just checked.
other than that you get 50Gb for £4.99 per month.

entwisi

07-09-2008 16:42

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Posted via Mobile Device

Its closing the free one in october according to reports in The Register. I can't cut n shut the url easily just now, do search on the home page

Http://theregister.co.uk

Margaret Pilkington

07-09-2008 18:37

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Hmmmmm, I have just checked my account details again, and it says that for pre-existing Bt Customers there will be no charge for the 50 GB digital vault service.

It seems like new customers will not get free access to this service.

entwisi

08-09-2008 06:33

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BT seals free Digital Vault | The Register

Customers who are using BT Digital Vault Basic 2GB may recently have received an email notifying them of the closure of the service. We would like to assure customers that despite the closure of the product their data will continue to be stored safely. However customers who currently have more than 1GB of data stored will not be able to add any further data to their vault unless they upgrade.

The Digital Vault portfolio is currently made up of a 1GB, 5GB and 50GB product. BT Digital Vault Basic 2GB has not been available to new customers since June 2007 and the majority of users are BT Total Broadband customers who qualify for the larger 5GB product for free, this is why we are now withdrawing the product.

We recognise that the initial email sent to customers was not as clear as it should have been and we will be writing to all customers clarifying the closure of the service and reassuring them that their data will be safe.

They seem to have clarified it a bit but if you have > 1 gig in your account you can't upload any more........

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