ON1 Express is Closing
Dec 12, 2023 07:28:28 #
If you have images stored with ON1 Express, you probably got a notice to take them back because it's closing down.
Dec 12, 2023 07:52:55 #
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Dec 12, 2023 08:41:09 #
I may be in the minority, but I have begun to dislike storing my images in the cloud. If for no other reason than the capricious nature of the cloud owners. Simply put, cloud is just someone else's storage. What they do with it and who they share it with is out of my control. Disk storage these days is inexpensive and quite reliable; I have two four terabyte external drives that each are barely larger than a deck of cards. One can also now buy 1Tb thumb drives that are actually true in size to one's thumb. Why pay someone else? Over time, you save money (and peace of mind) by storing your photos locally.
At Amazon for $19.99 USD
At Amazon for $19.99 USD
Dec 12, 2023 08:46:23 #
Just Fred wrote:
I may be in the minority, but I have begun to disl... (show quote)
Right! I have all my files on local HDDs and SSDs. Multiple copies.
Dec 12, 2023 08:52:33 #
Just Fred wrote:
I may be in the minority, but I have begun to disl... (show quote)
I consider the cloud a disaster recovery backup.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
Dec 12, 2023 09:07:40 #
Longshadow wrote:
I consider the cloud a disaster recovery backup.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
If you can fit all important files onto an SSD, you could carry it with you. If your house burns down while you're away, you won't be so upset. š
Dec 12, 2023 09:55:02 #
Longshadow wrote:
I consider the cloud a disaster recovery backup.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
I do similar except I stopped using cloud storage years ago. I have 5 external drives. I do multiple backups of my 6 internal drives to 4 of the externals and the 5th contains backups of all 6 internal drives. I store it in my bank's safety deposit vault.
Mark
Dec 12, 2023 10:16:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you can fit all important files onto an SSD, you could carry it with you. If your house burns down while you're away, you won't be so upset. š
Nah, cloud is simpler.
What if if gets buggered via airport x-ray?
Dec 12, 2023 11:46:10 #
Maybe itās a coincidence, but Capture One Express (the free version) is going EOL at the first of the year and will no longer work, even if you have the install code. Since it āphones homeā on startup, Iām guessing it will no longer load after that date.
Dec 12, 2023 12:10:34 #
TriX wrote:
Maybe itās a coincidence, but Capture One Express (the free version) is going EOL at the first of the year and will no longer work, even if you have the install code. Since it āphones homeā on startup, Iām guessing it will no longer load after that date.
Dec 12, 2023 12:41:40 #
Longshadow wrote:
I consider the cloud a disaster recovery backup.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
I do also backup locally for convenience.
I never work with files stored in the cloud or my local backups.
I store important files in the cloud but only after encrypting them before upload then have no concern about what the vendor does except that he can send me back the stuff I sent to him.
Pics all stored locally on external hard drives, some kept in fire safe.
Thanks,
D
Dec 12, 2023 12:42:58 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Right! I have all my files on local HDDs and SSDs. Multiple copies.
AMEN! I have a shelf full of multi terra byte storage drives set up as an UNRAID system, with offsite storage as well. Nothing goes on the cloud for storage/backup.
Dec 12, 2023 13:28:16 #
I first backup to my NAS and then once a week it backs up to a cold storage site. I have rarely had to pull anything back. Cols storage is much cheaper because these are stored on large HDD in a data center
Dec 12, 2023 14:21:19 #
Just Fred!
I hate to be a Killjoy but check out this short video:
https://www.amazon.com/live/video/06122d4090004168bd59683e76796300?ref_=asvh_vdp
I fell for a similar scam a few years ago when 512GB was considered a deal! Worked fine until files started approaching the one-third to one-half mark and then the files began to get corrupted and/or disappeared.
This sounds too good to be true, similar to my case in the past, as similar San Disk drives are three times the cost.
I've seen such warnings on YouTube but these scams continue.
Be well! Ed
I hate to be a Killjoy but check out this short video:
https://www.amazon.com/live/video/06122d4090004168bd59683e76796300?ref_=asvh_vdp
I fell for a similar scam a few years ago when 512GB was considered a deal! Worked fine until files started approaching the one-third to one-half mark and then the files began to get corrupted and/or disappeared.
This sounds too good to be true, similar to my case in the past, as similar San Disk drives are three times the cost.
I've seen such warnings on YouTube but these scams continue.
Be well! Ed
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