I stopped using Google Drive and OneDrive so I could host my own files — and I love it
The author decided to stop using Google Drive and OneDrive in favor of self-hosting their files. They found that services like Nextcloud and Immich provided better privacy and control over their data. The decision was also influenced by the high costs associated with cloud storage services.
- ▪The author was paying $7 per month for OneDrive and nearing the 40GB limit on their free account.
- ▪Self-hosting solutions like Nextcloud and Immich were chosen for better data privacy and sharing capabilities.
- ▪The author and their spouse were using different cloud services, which led to unnecessary costs.
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