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Myths about the cloud: How secure is cloud storage really?

Still a bit skeptical about using the cloud? You’re definitely not alone. A lot of us have those lingering “yeah, but…” thoughts whenever the topic comes up. So today, let’s clear up some of the biggest myths about the cloud once and for all!

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Cloud Backup Share

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Now even better! The mail.com Cloud on your computer

The mail.com Cloud for Windows and macOS has received a major update. From now on, you can open, save, and share files even more smoothly – and thanks to the new activity window, you always have a clear overview of what’s happening in your Cloud.

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Update Cloud Features

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Party Mode: Everyone shares photos the easy way!

Tired of chasing party photos? Try Party Mode – the easy way to collect everyone’s pictures and videos in one safe, shared online album. New from mail.com!

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Update Cloud Share

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Scan documents with the mail.com app for Android

Did you know you can scan and send documents using the mail.com app for Android? Or scan them and save them directly in your mail.com Cloud? It’s super easy – we’ll show you how!

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Android App Attachments Cloud

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Cloud file sharing: How to send share links with mail.com

Why make things hard when they can be easy? When you save photos and other files in the mail.com Cloud, it is a snap to share them with others. Instead of sending them individually as email attachments, it’s super-easy to share cloud photos and documents using a secure share link.

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Share Cloud App Features

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How to scan documents with iPhone camera, iPhone Notes & email app

If you need to scan a document, your smartphone is often the most convenient option – after all, most of us have our phone close at hand most of the time. Taking a usable snapshot of a document with your camera can be tricky, so you may think you need to install a special scanning app on your iPhone. But we’ll show you otherwise!

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iOS How-to Cloud Features

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How to send a large file by email: Attachments & file-sharing functions

Are you looking for a safe way to transfer a large file by email but not sure of the best way to go about it? We get it – attachment size limits vary from provider to provider, and it can be tricky to know what to do when you get the dreaded “Attachment exceeds the allowable limit” error message. Luckily, you have options!

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What is cloud computing? Everything you need to know about “the Cloud”

You’ve probably heard companies advertising “cloud computing services” or friends talking about saving photos to their “cloud drive.” But what does that mean exactly? Is our data just floating around out here somewhere? Why do we need cloud computing? If you aren’t quite sure, you are not alone!

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Cloud Backup Internet

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World Backup Day: Back up your important data today!

Just imagine losing or breaking your smartphone or laptop. Most of us have years of photos and important documents on our devices, and if you haven’t backed up your files, they’ll all be gone with the wind – and little hope of recovery. Luckily, it’s not hard to back up data, which is what World Backup Day on March 31 is all about!

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Unlocking the power of Cloud photo storage: benefits, security & tips

Whether you are enjoying some spectacular scenery or celebrating a special event with your nearest and dearest, we bet you are taking lots of photos! But how do you save these precious memories safely and share them with others? Today we show you how it’s done – with mail.com’s free cloud storage for photos and more!

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Free up storage space on your phone in six easy steps

Have you received these dreaded messages? “iPhone storage full.” “Insufficient storage available.” “Storage space running out.” “There is not enough available storage to take a photo.” So frustrating! You may not be able to take photos on your phone or download new apps. Your phone may start working more slowly or not at all.

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Santa Claus has email!? Your holidays with mail.com

Baked goods, cozy nights, ugly sweater contests, and spending time with those you hold dear. That sure does sound like the holiday season to us! Now that the holidays are here are you ready? – We sure are! Whether you’re home for the holidays or trying out some new traditions, with mail.com by your side this holiday season.

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Holiday Share Cloud Features

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How do I empty my mailbox? A step-by-step guide

It can feel good to get rid of clutter in your home and give everything a deep clean. But what about your email inbox? Is it full of mails you no longer need, using storage space and making it harder to find information that’s actually important?

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Cloud Folders Inbox

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Summer vacation goes digital: Travel better with the cloud

America is packing its bags: the 2023 vacation season is in full swing. Many people already make their travel plans online, but the internet can also ease many stresses for travelers once they’re on the road.

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Your free mail.com Cloud gets a fresh new look

Sometimes it’s the little things that mean a lot! Our Cloud team has been working behind the scenes to make a series of small improvements to the mail.com Cloud – which add up to an even more delightful user experience for you!

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Update Cloud Office

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Send full resolution photos over WhatsApp on your Android phone

If you are like millions of other people across the planet, you use WhatsApp to send very important pictures of your cat or your latest craft project to select friends and family members. But the pictures are sent in a highly compressed format, so they aren’t really usable outside the app.

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Cloud Android Share Update

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Cloud Welcome Tour: Easy instructions for your 2 GB free storage

Ever feel like you’d like to try out cloud storage, but you’re not sure how to get started? Never fear, mail.com makes it easy – with 2 GB of free online storage right in your mailbox. And now we’ve added easy-to-follow instructions to help you upload and share photos and documents from your computer and smartphone.

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Cloud Backup Update

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Best ways to back up a file: Hard drive, cloud & more

Think of all the things you save on your computer or phone – family photos, financial records, your CV, important papers that you’ve digitized… If something were to happen to the device they are stored on, they would be gone forever – unless you have stored copies of them in a separate, safe location.

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Backup Cloud How-to

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Let your free cloud storage work for you – online and offline

You think you don’t need the mail.com Cloud? Then you probably don’t know all the ways it can help you! Just by signing up for a mail.com account, you get a free backup solution with 2GB of space for storing photos and other files. Not only can you upload and store pictures, attachments, office files etc. to the cloud, you can create files directly in the cloud and access them on all your devices.

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How to digitize photos: From mobile apps to scanning services

Are you thinking of digitizing old photos? Creating a digital copy of your precious memories is a great idea – it ensures you’ll always have a backup if the originals should be damaged or lost. Digitized photos can also be edited; depending on your skills and software, you can enlarge, crop and correct flaws in your photos.

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How-to Trends Cloud

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