FREE Online Storage
Documents, photos and other files accumulate on your hard drive. It is a safe bet that if you lost those files, you would not be able to replicate them very easily, if at all. Free online storage is available for you to store those important documents. Some website companies offer you the opportunity to upload, access, and share your music, video, photos.
Access one of the following sites to find out how to safely save your documents online for free.
Media Fire
http://www.mediafire.com/
Notes from the website: “MediaFire is a free and unlimited file and image hosting web site with no strings attached. Our goal is to help make the Internet a more interesting and media rich place by provide the fastest and most simple to use tool for sharing all kinds of files in almost any way imaginable… You can create an unlimited number of folders and sub folders to store, organize and share your files and images.”
Notes from the website: “Box.net is an online storage and sharing service that gives you access to your files from anywhere. With Box, you can access important documents from your desktop computer, laptop, or even mobile phone. Once you’ve uploaded your files to your online storage on Box, you can also share them with anyone, anytime — Box makes online web file sharing simple.” Small 1 gb accounts are free.
4Shared
http://www.4shared.com/
Notes from the website: “Actually, it is a big online storage where Internet users store their text, audio, video, photo, and other files and share them, if they wish, with other people. It is easy, handy, and free!”
After you have selected one website to use, post a ‘COMMENT‘ to this BLOG and let us know which one you chose and why.
Hi:
I have used Yahoo! Briefcase for several years as an online storage to back up files that I may need to access from various places. It contains, among other other things, a list of my usernames and passwords. I always suggest Yahoo! Briefcase as a resource for my students.
Comment by Jacqui — June 30, 2008 @ 12:44 am
Just wanted to say that I think this is really neat. My hard drive is always full that I have to delete some documents, but with this, we can save everything and leave the hard drive for other stuff. Thanks
Comment by Helene Cruz — October 9, 2008 @ 6:06 am
I love the idea that I do not have to worry about, where did I leave my flashdrive…no more worries about deleting some documents out of the hard drive.
Thank you, Dr. Cyrus
Comment by Araceli — October 9, 2008 @ 9:44 am
WOW! I really like this storage idea..backing up files is just perfect especially when you depend on using flashdrive or just your PC. I’ve started saving all my UOG documents and I know now that it’s safe. I find Yahoo briefcase to be easy to use. Thanks Dr. Cyrus
Comment by Lolita — October 9, 2008 @ 11:18 am
Dr. Cyrus it is awesome that you have shared this information with us and to your other students. Thank God for Technology!
Comment by Rose — January 24, 2009 @ 5:33 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus, I am taking some time to figure more about this site…
Comment by Rose F. Castro — January 26, 2009 @ 10:12 am
Thanks! I almost forgot about Yahoo! Briefcase!
Comment by Lew Aarum Manalang — January 27, 2009 @ 10:56 pm
I guess I am figuring things out. I knew that there were companies that offered on-line storage but I never checked them out until now. I just backed up important files on thumb drives or Emailed files to myself.
Comment by Stephen Vold — January 28, 2009 @ 1:05 pm
Hello Dr. Cyrus: Just read the Yahoo briefcase is closing down on-line file storage service on 03-31-09. Spread the word to the other students so that they do not waste time uploading files only to have them go away.
Comment by Stephen Vold — January 28, 2009 @ 1:10 pm
I now know that RSS means really simple syndication. Looks like MediaFire is the really free site and has lots of capacity. Of course all sites wish that you upgrade for more storage and capabilities.
Comment by Stephen Vold — January 28, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Stephen thanks for the heads up on Yahoo!Briefcase. That was actually my first choice, since I’ve been using that email for years. I decided to go with MediaFire. They seem reliable and it’s free. For those who need more space there is a small monthly fee.
Comment by Darlene Ulloa-Cruz — January 29, 2009 @ 9:38 am
They say it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness= this is going to be hard for me with my quite unfamiliar background! Do notice I said hard; I never alluded to impossible. Mahalo
Comment by Dan Del Priore — January 29, 2009 @ 11:30 am
I decided on the MediaFire, as the Yahoo Briefcase is closing down. But thanks for the links Dr. Cyrus!
Comment by Robert Young — January 29, 2009 @ 2:19 pm
I am used to carrying my flash drive but with this technology I will be able to just save and access everything online.
Comment by Angelica — January 30, 2009 @ 2:52 am
I think it will be easy to get used to this tool. Its very convenient. I will be using my flash drive less. I am now secure that I have a very good back up, MediaFire.
Comment by Angelica Gatchalian — January 30, 2009 @ 2:56 am
Hello Dr. Cyrus, I choose the womens network because the yahoo breifcase is closing down and I just didnt like the other site……. Jeff Avery ED481
Comment by Jeff Avery — February 3, 2009 @ 6:50 am
This is a very valuable resource. I was totally unaware that such a program existed. It’s an excellent way to ensure that important documents and files are never ost.
Comment by Kim Solomon — February 6, 2009 @ 3:06 am
i found this site to be very easy and fast!
Comment by Shannon — February 7, 2009 @ 7:07 am
Thank you narrowing down our choices! While I am certain that there are many-many more FREE online storages, I am relieved that you filtered them out for us at which I am pleased to say that I am satisfied with MediaFire
Comment by Darlene Quichocho — February 8, 2009 @ 1:18 am
Thanks for the website Dr. Cyrus. I uploaded some files and found it to be very quick and easy. Now I don’t have to worry about losing my files or not having enough storage space. Thanks.
Comment by Liz Reyes — February 8, 2009 @ 2:09 am
Online storage is the way to go. I chose Media Fire. The convenience of not having to carry around a thumb drive is just awesome.
Comment by Paul Sekine — February 9, 2009 @ 6:25 am
Thank you for sharing your knowledge with me Dr. Cyrus!
Comment by MaryLah Pervez — February 11, 2009 @ 5:49 am
Just checked Yahoo briefcase…It’s closing on March 30,2009..
Comment by MaryLeah Pervez — February 11, 2009 @ 7:40 am
I’ve very briefly looked at all sites and I am impressed with mediafire and 4shared. The Women’s Technology Network also appears to be “user friendly’. However, I have to look at these sites a couple more times to decide on one. I’m looking for the one that is the easiest to use. E.Flores
Comment by Edna Flores — February 16, 2009 @ 3:42 am
It is a pleasure to be in your class Dr. Cyrus. I am so grateful for all the knowledge you are sharing with myself and the class.
Comment by Polly — February 16, 2009 @ 11:02 pm
I chose MediaFire to help me keep my files organized. The speed is great. I still have to learn more about the site.. Thank you for all these technology goodies..
Comment by Matsue — February 19, 2009 @ 1:03 am
I enjoyed the “Did you know?” YouTube presentation. Interesting statistics that are eye openers.
Comment by toni — March 4, 2009 @ 8:57 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
Thanks for all the valuable info. I settled on MediaFire for my online storage.
Comment by Vina — March 8, 2009 @ 7:27 pm
Hafa Adai Dr. Cyrus,
I chose MediaFire for my on-line storage for it seems to be the one I’m rather comfortable with. I still have a lot to learn. Thank you for sharing with us the wonders of the technolgical world.
Comment by Maria Cruz — March 15, 2009 @ 2:16 pm
Hafa Adai Dr. Cyrus,
I chose MediaFire because of the following free features: Unlimited storage, Up to 100MB per file, Unlimited uploads
Unlimited downloads, Unlimited bandwidth.
Joseph Devenecia
Comment by Joseph Devenecia — March 21, 2009 @ 5:43 am
Hello Dr. Cyrus,
I never knew about the free online storage before. This comes in really useful as another backup for files. I am thinking that MediaFire looks like the one that I will use to save my files online.
Comment by Daniele Gualtieri — March 30, 2009 @ 6:11 am
Hi, Dr. Cyrus! Just like Daniele, I never knew about these free online storage available to us. Thanks so much for this information. As the saying goes, “You DO learn something NEW almost every day.” Again, thank you!
Comment by Emy Pineda — March 30, 2009 @ 10:58 pm
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
Thanks for the tip on the on-line file storage option. I selected MediaFire for all my personal and business files. Thanks again!
Comment by Jay Anitok — April 4, 2009 @ 12:37 am
I chose MediaFire. Everything was unlimited!! In the past, I have used iDisk, but that was is not free
It is great to know I can start using an online storage utility again!
Comment by haley — April 4, 2009 @ 2:19 am
and Yahoo Briefcase is no longer an option,……..
Comment by haley — April 4, 2009 @ 2:20 am
Like many before me, I also chose MediaFire. It’s extremely user friendly and easy to navigate. Thanks for the tip!
Comment by Jamie Medina — April 4, 2009 @ 4:34 am
I found it very easy and convenient to store my files no matter where it was stored.
Comment by Carol Cepeda — April 5, 2009 @ 1:17 am
I’m always open to exploring things outside my comfort zone and online storage is outside that very zone. I think it’s brilliant!
Comment by Robie Velasco — April 8, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
Hi, Dr. Cyrus! I didn’t know such sites existed. Thanks for sharing this information, as it’s helpful especially for all that we are doing in our ED451 class. I chose MediaFire because of all the free features, & it was the quickest one to open.
Comment by Kathy B. — April 24, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
I picked the Box and Media Fire. I will be using Media Fire, due to it being free.
Comment by Clara Mortera — May 2, 2009 @ 5:57 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
Thanks for recommending these file storage websites. I found Box.net to be most appealing, just because its name is impossible to forget.
Comment by Jonah Ayungac — June 2, 2009 @ 5:56 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
Thanks for recommending these file storage websites. I found Box.net to be most appealing, just because its name is impossible to forget.
Comment by Jonah Ayungac — June 2, 2009 @ 5:57 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus, well thanks for showing us this website. I feel that it would help me save all my work with a thumbdrive.
Comment by Tina Manglona — June 2, 2009 @ 1:45 pm
Hi Dr. Cyrus, I did as instructed my files are now stored in MediaFire. It was so easy and quick, I don’t know why I never used this FREE storage program before.
Comment by Norma Santos — June 2, 2009 @ 2:07 pm
I just tried out media fire and it was really easy. Thank you!
Comment by Audie — June 5, 2009 @ 10:29 pm
I never knew backing up files online was possible. I chose Mediafire because it seemed easy to use. I already downloaded 26 files. It was really smooth. I look forward to using this service…
Comment by Joleen — August 24, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
Thank you for sharing. I never really thought that this could be done for free. I signed up for Mediafire. It doesn’t ask for so much information and its simple. Thanks again.
Comment by Jessica — August 25, 2009 @ 6:57 am
Great suggestion, I signed up for Box.net for this class only.
Thank you very much, Dr. Cyrus.
Comment by Ariel — August 26, 2009 @ 9:51 am
I signed up for mediafire, it was really easy and user friendly….
Comment by Jeff Avery — August 27, 2009 @ 2:34 am
Thank you Dr. Cyrus for the recommendations. I signed up for mediafire, and it was super easy to create an account!
Comment by Jennifer Santos — August 28, 2009 @ 2:37 am
Thank You for sharing this information with us. I am now using mediafire. I recommend everyone back up their files!
Comment by Kay Yamashita — August 28, 2009 @ 8:16 am
Thank you for recommending these websites! I never knew we could back up our files online. It’s super easy and very useful. I signed for Mediafire and recommend all first time users to sign up for it, very user-friendly.
Comment by Sheila Perez — August 30, 2009 @ 7:57 am
Hello Dr. Cyrus, I appreciate your recommendation on this free online storage website. I used MediaFire and it was wonderful and best of all very easy to utilize.
Comment by Robelyn Bumagat — August 30, 2009 @ 2:20 pm
HI! Just spending some time getting to know more about this site. Exploring to gain more knowledge from you.
Comment by Rosemarie Cruz — August 31, 2009 @ 12:07 am
Hello Dr. Cyrus, I am still searching for the perfect one, but I do have one in mind. I am thinking about using MediaFire this time around. It is userfriendly and organized. However, I am still exploring other options.
Comment by Tina Manglona — August 31, 2009 @ 4:41 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus, i just wanted to thank you for the recommendations. I just signed up for mediafire, it is definitely user friendly and easy navigate!
Comment by Odessa Aguon — August 31, 2009 @ 8:01 am
Hello, I have the online storage from Box.net…it was pretty easy to sign up and start saving. Great way to have your documents online and not have to worry about forgetting your thumbdrive!
Comment by Justine Santos — August 31, 2009 @ 10:02 am
i really think that 4shared.com is an awesome site! The reason for that is because i used that site to download songs. it is really convenient.
Comment by Manny — September 2, 2009 @ 3:09 am
Hi Dr. Cyrus,
Once again the use of these sites are a great way to store files so we have access to our files at all times.
Comment by Audie — September 2, 2009 @ 3:15 am
Dr Cyrus, just a few weeks into the semester and already you have introduced me to some invaluable FREE resources! Thank you so much….aaaahhhh technology!
Comment by julia — September 2, 2009 @ 3:49 am
I just opened a mediafire account, and so i’m excited to use it =)
Comment by melissa — September 2, 2009 @ 7:25 am
I chose MediaFire to back up my files. It is quick and easy to use. I would definitely recommend it to my friends and family. Thank you, Dr. Cyrus!
Comment by Michelle DJ — September 3, 2009 @ 10:41 am