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2y ago

Some Google Drive for Desktop users are missing months of files - The Verge

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Some Google Drive for Desktop users are missing months of files

Be careful of trusting google

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Read your EULA; they aren’t responsible for any data loss.
- I am aware. Luckily I use nextcloud
How many times does it have to be said: The cloud is just someone else's computer that you have no control over.
- Also backup your important files and test for recoverability frequently.
This is what prompted me to switch to drive+ on proton, had been using google drive with cryptomator.
As others have said, using the cloud should never be your only backup solution.
- Let alone your only archive solution.
I've been trying to warn folks to store your precious* family photos locally. A ton of people are gonna be bummed when they realize their photos are being held hostage behind API or data transfer payment plans. Sure they will let you view a 50x50 thumbnail to prove the photos are still alive. All cloud photo storage will essentially turn into ransomware.

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