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> They don't even have an option to show you how much space folders take up, when they charge you based on space usage. iirc unlike Dropbox, files shared with

by mcny 6y ago

> They don't even have an option to show you how much space folders take up, when they charge you based on space usage. iirc unlike Dropbox, files shared with you do not count against your quota on Google Drive as long as you don't add it to your drive.

1-6 6y ago
That sounds like a great way to extend storage beyond the limit!
- techntoke 6y ago
  How so? someone has to share the files first and there is a quota on the amount of times a shared file can be accessed.
  - distrill 6y ago
    open a dummy account, upload and share it with your main account
    - stickfigure 6y ago
      ...or spend $2/mo and get way more storage without the hassle. This fits into the same category as "you can get as much free catsup as you want from fast food restaurants" - not a really useful life hack.
    - neurostimulant 6y ago
      Until google's automated process ban all those accounts. That method is used by many pirate video sites and they'll have to constantly play cat and mouse with google. Do not try it if your account contains anything important as once you got banned there is no way to restore your account due to absolute lack of human tech supports on google side.
    - techntoke 6y ago
      Have you tried opening a dummy account lately on Google? You typically need a phone number to verify, and not some VOIP number but a major carrier. That is a lot of effort for 15GB of extra data, when you can just pay $12/mo for unlimited with G Suite.
      - malka 6y ago
        Is it that hard to get a burner number in the US ? In France it literally takes 30s to get one at a shop
        techntoke 6y ago
        Yes it is pretty difficult, and like I said they limit what phone numbers you can use. It ends up costing more money than just paying for additional storage.
- andinus 6y ago
  Unlimited Drive Storage by splitting binary files into base64: - https://github.com/stewartmcgown/uds https://github.com/stewartmcgown/uds - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19907271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19907271

by mcny 6y ago

1-6 6y ago

That sounds like a great way to extend storage beyond the limit!

techntoke 6y ago
How so? someone has to share the files first and there is a quota on the amount of times a shared file can be accessed.
- distrill 6y ago
  open a dummy account, upload and share it with your main account
  - stickfigure 6y ago
    ...or spend $2/mo and get way more storage without the hassle. This fits into the same category as "you can get as much free catsup as you want from fast food restaurants" - not a really useful life hack.
  - neurostimulant 6y ago
    Until google's automated process ban all those accounts. That method is used by many pirate video sites and they'll have to constantly play cat and mouse with google. Do not try it if your account contains anything important as once you got banned there is no way to restore your account due to absolute lack of human tech supports on google side.
  - techntoke 6y ago
    Have you tried opening a dummy account lately on Google? You typically need a phone number to verify, and not some VOIP number but a major carrier. That is a lot of effort for 15GB of extra data, when you can just pay $12/mo for unlimited with G Suite.
    - malka 6y ago
      Is it that hard to get a burner number in the US ? In France it literally takes 30s to get one at a shop
      - techntoke 6y ago
        Yes it is pretty difficult, and like I said they limit what phone numbers you can use. It ends up costing more money than just paying for additional storage.
andinus 6y ago
Unlimited Drive Storage by splitting binary files into base64: - https://github.com/stewartmcgown/uds https://github.com/stewartmcgown/uds - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19907271 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=19907271