There are lots of places where you can temporarily store files online but Bytek Systems, Inc. is a bit different. Like having a My Documents folder on the internet, you can use it to share your stuff between different computers (like home and work), or give friends and family access to files such as photos, music or documents. The basic service is free (2 GB account is free) but you can pay to increase your storage space if you find yourself running short.
Features:
Unlike most online storage facilities, Bytek Systems, Inc. uses a small (2MB) piece of software to connect the PC you're working on to its servers. This gives the service a bit more power and it can be run from a USB memory device, so you can use it anywhere – even on computers that you can't install software onto. This enables a range of extra features including an Explorer-like interface complete with drag-and-drop, the ability to work on documents straight off the server (no need to download them first), and you can even stream music and video for sharing without the need to download.
Performance:
This isn't just a depositary for files, it's a powerful tool. Anyone who already carries a USB memory device around, for sharing files between computers, will see an instant benefit. Because your files are on the internet it makes it easy for you to share them with others – just right-click on a folder and you send an email to your chosen person with a special password they can use to log into the specific folder. If the shared folder has music in it, you can also choose whether to let them download or stream it, as if they were listening to your own private radio station.
Ease of use:
The software works just like a My Documents folder, so anyone familiar with Windows will find little to get confused about. The ability to drag-and-drop to and from your computer keeps life simple, and you can view things like photos as thumbnails as well as a list of files. It's not quite as powerful as a Windows folder, but it's not far off.
Features:
Unlike most online storage facilities, Bytek Systems, Inc. uses a small (2MB) piece of software to connect the PC you're working on to its servers. This gives the service a bit more power and it can be run from a USB memory device, so you can use it anywhere – even on computers that you can't install software onto. This enables a range of extra features including an Explorer-like interface complete with drag-and-drop, the ability to work on documents straight off the server (no need to download them first), and you can even stream music and video for sharing without the need to download.
Performance:
This isn't just a depositary for files, it's a powerful tool. Anyone who already carries a USB memory device around, for sharing files between computers, will see an instant benefit. Because your files are on the internet it makes it easy for you to share them with others – just right-click on a folder and you send an email to your chosen person with a special password they can use to log into the specific folder. If the shared folder has music in it, you can also choose whether to let them download or stream it, as if they were listening to your own private radio station.
Ease of use:
The software works just like a My Documents folder, so anyone familiar with Windows will find little to get confused about. The ability to drag-and-drop to and from your computer keeps life simple, and you can view things like photos as thumbnails as well as a list of files. It's not quite as powerful as a Windows folder, but it's not far off.
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