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Rather than setting up the auto backup (which then syncs), I drag important files (and even folders) from my PC into pCloud. Any files that I might want to work on later, from a different device such as a laptop, I store in the pCloud Drive.Ģ. It’s just like an external drive in the cloud. So what do I do instead of using auto backup for my computer’s files and photos?ġ.

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Once my phone’s photos were backed up into the pCloud folder, I was able to download them as a zip file directly to my PC and store them on there too. This facility on pCloud provides a nice alternative to Google Drive now that Google has started to charge to store your photos.Īnother handy feature of pCloud’s Phone Photo Backup is this: I can later delete any of them inside the pCloud folder without that action deleting the pictures on my phone. That automatically backs up my phone’s photos. I did find a safe application with a slightly different name: pCloud’s auto backup backs up and syncs When I Will Use pCloud Automated Backup Yes, it might be possible to restore those files… if you notice they’ve gone missing before pCloud’s 30-day deadline for restoring deleted files (you can extend that deadline for a fee). Thankfully there is a warning when deleting folders & files Can You Restore Deleted Files?

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That action will synchronise with your PC, Mac or laptop and will delete the original files. The child finds their way into pCloud and accidentally deletes your backup files. You give your smartphone to your child or grandchild to keep them occupied. pCloud states: If you delete a file from your backup, it will be deleted from your devices It’s possible to create a disaster!īecause, on the pCloud backup system, the backed-up files sync across pCloud and devices – which makes it possible to delete your original files accidentally. You can accidentally delete all your computer files if you delete them on pCloud. Why won’t I use pCloud’s automated backup system? Why I Won’t Use the pCloud Auto Backup

pCloud Bargain of the Year?Īnd then I saw the 500GB lifetime subscription on AppSumo – for significantly less than the price on pCloud’s own website.īut after trying them, I’ve decided NOT to use one particular facility.Īnd here’s why. Under 'My Drive syncing options,' select Stream files or Mirror files.It’s been reliable, easy to use, practical and tidy.Configure My Drive for streaming or mirroring You can stream or mirror My Drive, depending on your preferences. Additionally, files from shared drives, other computers, and backed-up USB devices can only be streamed. While you can choose whether to mirror or stream your My Drive files, other folders on your device can only be mirrored. Note: Recent versions of macOS may have a slightly different streaming behavior.You can access files through a mounted drive on your computer. All files, including those available offline, can be accessed only when the app is running.

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Files that are not available offline can only be accessed when you’re connected to the internet. Hard drive space is only used when you open files or make them available offline.

With streaming, your files are stored in the cloud. You can access files through a folder on your computer. You can access your files at any time, even when you don’t have an internet connection or the Drive for desktop app running. With mirroring, your files are stored in the cloud and on your computer, which takes up hard drive space. In both cases, any changes you make to your files on one device will be reflected everywhere. Mirroring and streaming are two ways to sync your files.

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