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I have started to use Microsoft OneDrive along side Google Photos for two reasons. 1. OneDrive also backs up my photos on my Android device in original quality
by philips 6y ago
I have started to use Microsoft OneDrive along side Google Photos for two reasons.
1. OneDrive also backs up my photos on my Android device in original quality.
2. I have Google Takeout backup to OneDrive quarterly.
- Griffinsauce 6y agoBe careful using OneDrive for important storage, I've been using OneDrive with my band to share musical projects for a while and we discovered there is a bug that is somehow moving random files to the windows recycle bin. The files were not necessarily touched (they're often from archived projects), I haven't been able to spot a pattern yet. (it may have to do with fast-moving changes + a mix of OS's perhaps) There are topics in their support forums about this but no serious responses, it's a vague problem but I was shocked that it wasn't a red alert moment for them. We're switching as soon as possible, but yeah, keep an eye on your recycle bin... (Edited for clarity.)
- tinus_hn 6y agoJust like a Google account, your Microsoft account can be blocked for any reason and you will have no way to retrieve your files. Keep local backups.
- Gh0stRAT 6y agoI've never needed to reach out to either for support, but I've heard only negative things about Google's customer service. To the point where I would expect to at least be able to reach someone at Microsoft but have zero hope of ever resolving a problem with my Google account…