7 months ago
Personal Cloud Storage Gains Popularity
A long time ago, people used to store their photos and files on big company computers called the cloud.
But now, these companies charge a lot of money for storage.
So, some people are starting to use small computers at home to store their stuff instead.
These home computers are easy to use and don't cost money every month.
One example is the Synology BeeStation, which lets you back up your photos and files just like the cloud, but you own the computer.
It's like having your own personal cloud at home.
But, if the computer breaks, you might lose your files, so you need to back up your backups.
Cloud storage costs have increased, leading users to seek alternatives.
Personal cloud devices like the Synology BeeStation offer a one-time purchase option.
The BeeStation is easy to set up and use, with apps similar to Google Drive and Google Photos.
Limitations include slower remote access speeds and lack of built-in redundancy.
Users are balancing between cloud services for ease of access and personal clouds for data ownership.
- Who
- Tech enthusiasts and general users
- What
- Shift from cloud storage to personal cloud storage devices
- Where
- Global, with specific mentions of India and Kochi
- When
- Present day, with historical context from 2021
- Why
- Increasing costs and privacy concerns with cloud storage services
Key facts
- Synology BeeStation 4TB
- ₹35,000
- Google One 2TB
- ₹650/month
- iCloud+ Plan
- ₹749/month
- Microsoft 365 Personal
- ₹6,899/year
- Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB
- ₹63,000
Quotes
Nirmal TV
Kochi-based technology content creator
“But over a period of time, the number of photos was increasing exponentially. I have family pics from 2005 onwards, so I had to think of some other option instead of Google Photos”
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