The photo and video sharing trend, coupled with the growing use of high-definition video and higher megapixel cameras, means big files and longer upload times for users.
One way to avoid time-consuming transfers is to allow others to view files securely on a local hard-drive at home.
Opera’s Unite, incorporated in its latest browser release last month, turns a home PC into a media server, providing one option. Another is the latest version of San Francisco-based Cloud Engines’ Pogoplug, unveiled today. Continue reading "Prettier in pink Pogoplug eases file-sharing"

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