Box.net Review

Coined as the “virtual” box to store that stuff you need in Box.net is the premier online storage service. Store all your important documents, videos, music and any other files on Box.net and access them from any where in the world. No Software to install and easy to use, it's the ultimate online storage solution.

Box.net Features

Box.net is a lot more then just a bunch of space on a hard drive somewhere that you access via a web interface.

Box.net offers several layers of security, starting with SSL encrypted uploads and downloads of all files and folders. Your account is password protected so no one can easily gain access to it, and when you share data it also is password protected only allowing the person you've shared it with to gain access.

Their uploading is unique, with a custom drag and drop application to upload files from your computer, or the conventional browse and select files method that many of us are used to. The drag and drop is fantastic for beginners or those that don't like sifting through folders to find the files their looking for.

There's no software needed on your computer to use Box.net. So you can access the files you have stored from anywhere in the world with an Internet connection, and to make things just a bit easier they have web based applications that allows you open, view, and edit files that are stored at box net's website.

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Using Box.net

Getting started with box.net is as simple as signing up. They offer a 14 day free trial of either their 5 GB or 15 GB account sizes. Since there is no software to install (like some online backup websites) you can easily start uploading files right away.

I'm a big fan of their graphical interface. It's colorful, fun and easy to navigate. Even someone not familiar with computer applications could easily figure out how to upload and share files using Box net.

You create folders and sub folders in your account on Box.net in order to store your files. Just like on your local computer. You can rename, delete, and move folders and files all from within their online interface.

Downloading is done either by individual files, or folders (folders can only be downloaded with paid accounts).

Sharing files is as easy as selecting a file or folder to share, a custom URL (web address) is created and then emailed to the person(s) you wish to share it with. The area is pass word protected and only they can access it.

After sharing documents other users can edit and modify files that they have access to.

With this sub account and sharing  feature withing Box.net you can easily use one Box net account for a house hold or small business. Just add sub accounts and other users can store and access data all using the same account.

Support

Box.net's support is top notch. They have a fantastic FAQ and help documentation online. If you cannot figure out what to do from reading those you can also contact their tech support via phone or email.

Verdict on Box.net

If an online storage service is what you're looking for well don't look any further then box.net. Their price point is great, they give you 14 days free to try it out, and they have a whole slew of feature besides just storing your files.

I suggest you jump over to Box.net and join for a 14 day free trial to see just how h  their interface is to use. I'm sure once you're inside exploring around you see just how useful a service box.net is for home or business.

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