Cloud Storage — What Goes Where and What Stays Local

Cloud storage is not an everything drawer. Throwing every file into one cloud service creates a mess that is harder to navigate than the cluttered desktop you started with. Use cloud storage for files you need to access from multiple devices or share with others. Keep sensitive documents, large media files, and anything with privacy concerns stored locally with proper backups.

Choose one service for work documents, and resist the temptation to scatter files across five different platforms. Sync your most-used folder automatically; archive the rest manually on a schedule. The goal is knowing exactly where any file lives without having to search three services and your local drive. Simplicity in storage saves more time than any fancy tool.