Cloud Computing Recommendation for Small Business
Hey all,
So the company I currently work for is in need of a cloud service (other than iCloud) that caters to both Mac and PC. We just need it to be multi-user and also able to upload/download files/pics/videos that can be retrieved by any user that has access.
Thank You in advance
Dropbox is often recommended. I use it in a limited way as I'm not sure I want to have too much stuff stored in the cloud. That said, their product is easy to use and very reliable, in my experience. You can use it for free in a limited way to test it out, and then pay depending on how much storage you want:
https://www.dropbox.com/
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