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Explore articles on secure file access, cloud storage, and enterprise IT, plus the latest updates from MyWorkDrive.
Date icon July 11, 2024

S3 vs Azure Blob Storage

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Date icon June 6, 2024

Azure Storage Explorer: What is it and how does it work?

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Date icon May 1, 2024

Server Message Block (SMB) protocol

Server Message Block (SMB) is a client-server network protocol primarily used for sharing access to files, printers, and other resources on a network. It operates over the TCP/IP protocol suite ...

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Date icon May 21, 2024

NFS vs. Samba: What’s the difference?

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Date icon May 9, 2024

NFS vs. CIFS: What’s the Difference?

Efficient file sharing is a crucial aspect of organizational operations. From small businesses to large enterprises, the ability to seamlessly access and collaborate on files across a network plays ...

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Date icon July 25, 2024

Sync & Share Alternative

Organizations of all sizes are grappling with the ever-increasing need for secure and efficient file sharing and collaboration. Many are looking for a a sync & share alternative.

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Date icon August 30, 2024

Cloud Storage Costs

Cloud storage cost breakdown: covers storage, bandwidth, access, redundancy, and hidden fees—helps you estimate total costs against on-prem solutions.

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Date icon September 28, 2025

SFTP Port Alternatives

SFTP, which is often mistaken as an abbreviation for &quot;Secure File Transfer Protocol,&quot; truly represents SSH File Transfer Protocol. <a href="/file-sharing/comparisons/sftp/">SFTP</a> was ...

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Date icon February 10, 2024

File Sharing for Healthcare Organizations

Secure, HIPAA‑compliant file sharing for healthcare: uses AES‑256/TLS, integrates with AD/2FA, audit logging, keeps data on‑prem/cloud under your control.

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Date icon January 3, 2025

SFTP vs SMB

DWondering which protocol fits your needs? Learn the key differences between SFTP vs SMB, and when to use each protocol for secure remote or network file access.

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Date icon February 2, 2024

MyWorkDrive Version 7 Released to Preview

We’re thrilled to unveil the Preview Release of MyWorkDrive Server 7, featuring seamless integration with Azure AD (Entra) for native authentication, alongside support for Azure file shares and Blob ...

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Date icon March 10, 2024

ownCloud vs Nextcloud

Explore ownCloud vs Nextcloud, two leading open-source platforms that let users securely control, sync, and share files without relying on third-party servers.

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