Cloud Storage Basics: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and More Compared

Thanks to a wide array of cloud storage solutions, you no longer have to travel around with a handful of USB sticks or a clunky external drive. Cloud storage allows you to backup your files and access your data from nearly any device as long as you have internet access. Most big services feature free tiers, letting you get a full taste of what's possible through the cloud without having to spend a penny.

However, with so many services out there, it can be overwhelming to make a decision about which one to subscribe to. While the free tiers help you try each one out, we've compiled a short guide on the biggest and best cloud storage solutions out there to nail on the basics.