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Hello, viewers! Today we are going to talk about the online backup service, Just Cloud.
Stay tuned for the advantages and disadvantages of Just Cloud and hopefully by the end of
this overview you will know whether or not Just Cloud is for you.
What is Just Cloud?
Just Cloud is a program that stores your files online, allowing you to access them from anywhere
at any time. With 100% automated backups, Just Cloud will keep you from losing your
precious documents. Unfortunately, I know from personal experience that losing important
documents (like 10 page college term papers) is devastating. With a cloud program, you
won't have to worry about that anymore. Just Cloud uses a desktop application to backup
the computer files you choose and can be accessed from any device by logging in to the online
control panel. You just set up your backup schedule and Just Cloud runs in the background
while you continue to work. Or, you know, continue to watch hilarious cat videos.
What is so great about it?
Number 1: You can easily sync all your files on all your different devices. It's 2013,
so you probably have a laptop, a tablet, and a smart phone, all with multiple documents
you don't want to lose. Decide which documents you want to backup and Just Cloud will automatically
save them.
Number 2: Just Cloud allows you to share your files at any time. Invite your friends, family
members, or colleagues to view your documents via Facebook, Twitter, email, or a custom
link. You can send pictures of the little ones to Grandma and quarterly projections
to your colleague with the same program! Just don't mix them up, confusion will ensue.
Number 3: It's secure. While you likely don't have CIA-sensitive documents on your hard
drive, I'm sure you don't want anyone nosing around in your private business. Thankfully,
Just Cloud encrypts your data with a 256 bit secured socket layer encryption. Not sure
what that means? Neither do I. But it sounds pretty secure. Also, your file transfers are
stored in cloud data centers that are monitored 24/7.
Why isn't it great?
Number 1: Apparently Just Cloud hasn't yet gotten the memo that pop-ups are a complete
and total turnoff. The site's irritating pop-ups encourage you to upgrade your service and
pay for more features. This makes me feel like I'm not getting a good value on my current
package and that is not the message companies should want to convey.
Number 2: While the unlimited plan will allow you to save an unlimited number of files,
you will be limited on the size of those files. The limit is 5GB, although the default is
set to 2MB. Make sure to change the default to 5GB so all your larger files are backed
up.
Number 3: Just Cloud will nickel and dime you. When will companies figure out that an
extra charge for every little feature infuriates us more than Miley Cyrus' VMA performance
infuriated the Parents Television Council? Apparently never, as Just Cloud has a lot
of extra fees for things like priority support ($9.95/year), hourly backup ($19.95/year),
and unlimited versions ($49.95/year).
Number 4: While Just Cloud has a plan that offers unlimited storage, the fine print will
tell you that it's not truly unlimited. Therefore, if you need unlimited storage space, Just
Cloud may not be the right choice for you.
How much is it?
There are several plans available, including different time commitments and different sizes.
Plans offered include: 2 year, 1 year, semi-annual, and monthly. The longer the plan, the cheaper
the price. The following prices are for two year plans (add up to $2 or $3 a month for shorter terms):
75GB -- $4.49/month 250GB -- $4.95/month
Unlimited -- $6.95/month
On top of that, as I mentioned previously, there is a list of additional features that
you may or may not want to pay for ranging from $14.95/year for supercharged backups
to $99.95/year for backup network drives.
Now that you know what Just Cloud is all about, I hope that you can decide for yourself whether
or not it is the best cloud storage program for you. Please let us know in the comments
if you have ever used Just Cloud or any other cloud storage and what you thought of it.
Have a great day!