Accessing Our Computer Files from Anywhere
•Sometimes it is required to access our computer files from outside.
•Now accessing our files remotely may be very urgent because at that time just needing crucial document.
•How it is possible?
• Fortunately, it’s now simpler than ever to achieve this accessibility.
•Technology and the availability of a wide range of tools and services will help us to achieve this.
•There are few ways to access our computer files from any location.
Microsoft OneDrive:
•OneDrive is a logical option for Windows users.
•It synchronizes with our system/drive/files.
•Dedicated apps or the OneDrive website may be used to access our files.
Icloud:
•iCloud is a cloud storage system that works seamlessly with Apple devices and was created exclusively for iOS users.
•The many features iCloud provides are file synchronization, backup, and storage.
Google Drive:
•A very popular online storage solution.
•Google Drive easily links with your Google account.
•We may access our files from any internet-connected device by uploading them to Google Drive.
•Real-time synchronization of changes is enabled, and the files are safely kept in the cloud.
Dropbox:
•It is also a cloud storage solution and by this we can save and retrieve files from many devices.
•It ensures your files are always up to date by creating a dedicated folder on our PC that syncs with the cloud.
TeamViewer:
•This is a remote access application, software is required to install in both the computer.
•And we can operate our computer from a different location.
•And we can connect it and use it from remote to our computer.
Chrome Remote Desktop:
•This practical choice is available to Chrome users.
•It can be used in any other device with the Chrome browser to access our computer.
•A simple setup is provided, and security measures guarantee a secure connection.
Network Access Point (NAS):
•We may set up our cloud storage by installing a Network-Attached Storage (NAS) device at our house or place of business.
•We have to set up the network access point (NAS) for remote access.
•And for this we must have a reliable internet connection, so that we can access our files from a distance.
Use a VPN:
•From anywhere globally and through a Virtual Private Network (VPN) we can securely connect to our home or workplace network.
•After connecting, we may use our computer’s files just like we are into the on the same local network.
•Though by VPN we are protecting our security and privacy.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP):
•Internet is a TCP-based networks, where FTP is a shared network protocol that moves files from one host to another.
•Here we may use an FTP client to view our files remotely by configuring the router to forward ports on your computer’s FTP server.
•A well-liked FTP client with safe connections is FileZilla.
Mobile Apps for Remote File Access:
•Many cloud storage companies and NAS manufacturers provide apps for our smartphone or tablet that help us to access our files remotely from anywhere.
•After downloading and installing the necessary software on our phone, we can easily browse, download, and upload files by logging into our account.
