Free TeraBytes ( TB ) Cloud Storage

In “PolifrogBlog”:

Did I mention free cloud storage?

Yeah, these are Chinese based companies so if that bothers you, you haven't heard of the NSA. With the USA having given up the last breath of honest governance there is no disadvantage in embracing the Chinese cloud storage give away.

Understand that if your data is of the type that it might ruffle the feathers of governance it is best to have that data in a country that you do not reside. 

And, of course, you can always encrypt before uploading.  
For those of you concerned about installing the PC client and mobile device software I have noticed that removing the software from my phone and/or computer once it has been downloaded, installed and used to sign in to my account does not reduce my increased cloud storage capacity.

Of note, according to the translations the Chinese think of it, not as a "cloud", but as a "network drive".  Get it free while you can...
What follows is a quick synopsis of four cloud solutions. 

But for more details (including upload/download speed restraints as compared to American counterparts  and maximum file size restraints regarding not only upload, but limits as well) concerning each visit this guy's thorough comments as he explored each.  His preference was for 360.

Weiyun (Tencent)

Although I have never been exposed to them until now, Tencent is apparently a huge tech company in SE Asia, like one of the top 5 in the world. That size allows Tencent (like Mega) to store data in multiple countries, not just China.  There is some confidence to be had in that.

One may upload file no larger than 4GB unless one engages the "power upload plugin" at which point the max. file size increases to 32GB.

Here are the steps required to get your 10TB

1. Register in the QQ service
2. Install Tencent Cloud app for your smartphone. Login with the data from step 1.
3. Click “Get 10TB”.
4. And don't forget to use the  English version of  Tencent's web offering.

Qihoo 360 (36TB)

Qihoo360 is currently the MacDaddy of cloud storage with 36TB.   To get hold of all 36TB, you must download the PC client & the Android or iOS app.  Downloading and signing in to the phone app alone will net you 26TB but if you choose to download and sign in the PC client you will get another 10TB which gets you to 36,000GB

That's a lot of storage but it does not stop there.  If one signs in each day and clicks on the drawing one gets the chance to increase their storage quota by  around 1/4GB to around 7GB.  Over 30 days this netted me nearly 50GB ... not that I really needed it. Not only is there this game play, but there is another which nets me an additional 150gig/day and up. My understanding is that 360 maxes out at 150TB.

Unfortunately Qihoo is still displayed in Chinese as are the apps and the PC client.  That will change soon, though.  Patience.
For those of you cautious about installing the PC client, I flipped steps 5 and 6 choosing to only to install the mobile device software and get the 26TB for my wife's account.  She was, however,  disturbed by the related Chinese notifications so I later removed that software from her phone incurring no penalty in the process.

Here are the steps required to get your 36TB

1. Go to http://huodong.yunpan.360.cn/xt and click the orange button.
2. In the popup window, click the text near the bottom right corner to Register a new account.
3. Then enter your email address and your password twice.
4. Get 10TB-- Now go to http://huodong.yunpan.360.cn/xt to download the PC software (labeled 1), sign in with your account from steps 1 and 2 above and then go back to http://huodong.yunpan.360.cn/xt to claim your 10TB by clicking the orange button. (From the comments: Timo Riemer said, "When the desktop client appears i had to click on the chinese text in the bottom right corner and use the login screen that appears.")
5. Get 26TB-- Now repeat step number 4 but download your phone app (the QR code helps to get your phone to the right place), sign in with your phone and then claim your 26TB

 

 

Get 10 TB of cloud storage for free (32 GB filesize upload limit):

http://www.weiyun.com/act/10t-en.html?WYTAG=weiyun.portal.index

Features of Weiyun QQ Cloud Storage

Micro cloud

Tencent micro-cloud is built for the user to carefully build a smart cloud services, they are already serving more than 300 million users in the use of micro-cloud providers

Features

1. Album backups:

A key backup cell phones all the photos, support background operation. You can back up 50 million, equivalent to 800 16G version of the phone can be saved photos. Since then do not worry about the phone is lost or shot full.

2. File player to view:

On a document on your computer, pictures, phone can still turn on, anytime, anywhere can view, important documents can be read offline.

3. Write notes:
Shopping lists, notes, lecture notes, address, phone, anytime included, as you create

4 Built-in QQ video kernel:
Has more than one hundred kinds of format playback capability, support for rich audio format player (RMVB, AVI, WMA, etc.), popular videos online play more directly, without having to wait for downloads.

5 Scan two-dimensional code:
Scan two-dimensional code to open any website, coupons, documents can be saved immediately, later want to use to use anytime, anywhere

6. Face no pressure to share:
Photo shoot with friends, meeting issued a document, the automatic distribution of micro-cloud two-dimensional code, can be distributed to everyone swept away, without first Add as Friend

7. Super sharing capabilities:
Share a key to QQ friends, QQ group, micro letters, circle of friends, QQ space, microblogging, E-mail, SMS.

8. Triple safety protection:
Separate account password + password + triple lock screen password protection, foolproof.

9. Powerful file management capabilities:
File categorized, support global search and batch operation, a unique thumbnail display mode to help you complete control over your file resources, arbitrary.

10. Compressed preview:
Received compressed (zip, rar, 7z) can be previewed on the iPhone, without having to download to your computer

11. Micro Cloud Transmission:
Large video phone, a large number of photos, point-speed transmission to the iPad or computer, 100M video do not get 1 minute, do not waste flow

12. Clipboard:
Some text, URL links, telephone address, phone copy, paste computers; computer copy, paste the phone.

Let us know what you think about this 10 TB cloud storage giveaway by Weiyun(QQ) for free and your experiences too.

 

Forget 1TB, China’s Tencent is giving away 10TB worth of free cloud storage

What Makes Lemons So Healthy?

In “DrWeil.com":

This tip is courtesy of Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging: Your Online Guide to the Anti-Inflammatory Diet.

Available year-round, lemons are at their peak in May - just in time for homemade lemonade.

A citrus fruit, lemons are a good source of vitamin C, a potent antioxidant that helps to keep the immune system strong.

Lemons come in both sour (Eureka and Lisbon) and relatively sweet (Meyer) varieties. Look for a lemon that is heavy for its size, which indicates less skin and more flesh. The peel should have a finely grained texture and be fully yellow.

You can use both the flesh and the peel (as a zest if the lemon is organic) in all types of dishes, so enjoy - we like them in the Lemon Olive Oil Cake recipe.

And don't limit the lemons to cooking - lemons make an effective, natural cleaning product for your home. To clean and polish wood furniture, add two tablespoons of lemon juice to 10 drops of (real) lemon oil and a few drops of jojoba oil.

 

How to Make Lemon Olive Oil Cake:

 

Lemon Olive Oil Cake:

Food as Medicine
Compounds known as limonins in the cells of citrus fruits have been shown to help reduce the risk of cancers of the mouth, skin, lung, breast, stomach and colon.

Ingredients

4 lemons, zested and juiced
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 eggs
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups evaporated cane sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder

Instructions

1. Combine zest, juice and olive oil in a small bowl.
2. In the mixer combine eggs & salt. Mix on medium for 2 minutes. Slowly add the sugar and continue to mix until pale and thickened.
3. Turn mixer to low and slowly sift in the flour and baking powder, followed by the olive oil mixture. Do not over mix at this point; just incorporate the ingredients.
4. Pour this mixture into a cake pan or muffin tin. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes for cupcakes and 35 minutes for large cakes. Poke with a toothpick to check for doneness.
5. Serve with Greek yogurt and fresh strawberries.