OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you
One Drive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you Which cloud storage service is for you? Sarah Mitroff/CNET Storing your files in the cloud has many advantages. You can view your files from any phone, tablet or computer that's connected to the Internet, and the cloud can also provide backup for files so they'll never disappear if your phone gets lost or your computer crashes. Using the cloud is a no-brainer, but picking which service to use is a bit more difficult. For that reason, I've compiled a guide to the most popular cloud storage services, covering how they work and their strengths and weaknesses. I've also highlighted some lesser-known options if you want to get away from the mainstream. Editors' note, March 25, 2016: This guide originally include cloud storage service Copy, but we've removed it because it is shutting down on May 1, 2016 . Cloud storage comparison OneDrive Dropbox Google Drive Box ...