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pCloud Review
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pCloud is a cloud storage service where user not only able to backup their important files to the cloud but also at the same time making them accessible with just a web browser and a few simple clicks away - anywhere and anytime. pCloud is available for download and support various different operating system from Window OS, macOS, Linux and mobile devices such as Android. The application provide extra virtual storage
to your local drive and synchronize files and folders in real time which can be accessed immediately upon successful upload/modification to server.




Features

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New files which is added can be access easily and immediately from different synced devices. This help to boost productivity especially for those who are collaborate and working as a team.



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Sharing files between peer has never been made easier than before! Simply choose the files or folder you wish to share and a link will be created instantly or user may also share files to social network website such as Facebook and Twitter.


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Rest assured that all your files which stored in pCloud server is encrypted with highest level of encryption which make it impossible to be breached by hacker. User can also enhance your protection by purchasing the extra feature known as the Crypto which add encryption functionality users’ files are safely hidden from any unauthorized access.


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pCloud also allow user to transfer large files up to 5 GB which will be stored in its server and remain accessible for 7 days. Known as the pCloud Transfer you can share files and message easily and it does not require any registration in order to enjoy the service which is absolutely free of charge. What even better is that you can even encrypt your file uploaded by adding password protection to it so that only you and the receiver can access the files.


Application (Window OS and web browser)

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The main user interface where user can change their password and also obtaining certain information easily such as current used and remaining storage space available.


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The sync tab allow user to sync a specific folder of your system to the cloud


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The share tab in which you can share the file by obtaining a specific files download link to be shared with your peer.


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The application allow full customization and user can opt to enable or disable certain feature or behavior easily from the setting tabs. You can even upload a captured screenshot automatically to the cloud which is very convenient. You can also allocate the application upload or download speed beside also the disk usage.


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From the tray bar icon you can pause the upload and resume it anytime. Notification can also be enabled or disabled from there.



Web Browser Interface

Setting - Account Dashboard
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You can change password and email address here. Note also you can opt to reveal hidden system files.


Setting - Linked Account
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You can link your other cloud storage account such as Dropbox, OneDrive and etc for easy file synchronize.


Setting - Notification
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From here you can choose to opt in or out of its email subscription which will be sent to your email.


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Image above show an overview of files and folder of your cloud.


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Click on the three dot beside the file to access advance menu which allow user to download, play, share, rename the specific files or folder easily.


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Preview of the online video player which can play/stream most of video files directly online.


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Preview of pCloud player that can play audio files such as mp3.


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Preview of cloud image which is presented in slideshow.


Rewind Feature
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Rewind allow user to restore accidentally deleted files within 180 days.



Backup
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Sync files and folders between your other cloud storage.


Crypto Folder
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Create a password and no one can access your password protected Crypto folder.


Share
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From the share tab it will show the current active file which is being shared with other. To stop sharing it simply click on the "Stop" button. You can also access the statistic of shared files to view it download stat and etc.


Public Folder

pCloud Public Folder allow user to share or preview files and embed it to your website or forum.

Host and embed HTML content
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Embed Image
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Share Direct Link
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Pricing

pCloud provide flexible pricing plan and also offer the great value Lifetime subscription!

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pCloud also does offer free account up to a generous 20 GB of cloud storage

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Final Verdict

Pros

- No limit to file size upload
- Offer free account up to 20 GB storage
- Flexible plan and competitive pricing
- Online media build-in player/preview
- Offer lifetime plan
- Backup from local drive to other site such as Instagram
- Support various device and operating system
- 180 day file rewind
- Switzerland based company
- Responsive support
- Support sharing and also embedding of files to website

Cons

- No live support
- No option to add or load subtitle file to online video player
- Encryption known as Crypto is a paid add-on
- Download limit is set equivalent to storage capacity
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Thanks for the review Cool
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