In the Cloud
With computing becoming increasingly mobile, software companies have begun to roll out all kinds of file sharing options. Most of these adhere to the freemium business model; Google’s Drive, Apple’s iCloud, and Microsoft’s SkyDrive, and countless others have released file sharing and collaboration software via the cloud. These services are great if you want to share small files like documents or playlists, but when you need to share larger files, these solutions quickly become expensive.
Enter the iTwin
The iTwin is a private file-sharing option like nothing that is available through the pay-per month services. The company, also called iTwin, calls it a “personal cloud”.
It’s a state-of-the-art plug-and-play USB device that allows users to share an unlimited amount of data with any other internet-connected PC or MAC that has a USB port. At first glance, it appears to be a dual-sided USB device. When you connect it to your desktop or notebook, however, you will notice that it’s actually a dongle.
What’s a Dongle?
A dongle is an adaptive plug and play device that adds functionality to a computer. When you plug the device in, you’ll get a prompt to enter your email address so that iTwin can create a password for users to remotely disable the device. This option comes in handy if one of the dongles is misplaced. That’s it: the iTwin is functional and ready to use. The iTwin will appear in your operating system’s file manager as a simple file folder, much like other pieces of portable hardware. You can then drag and drop files, or even whole drives, into the iTwin folder.
It’s Unlimited
Disconnect the back half of the iTwin, leaving the other half in the computer you want to share from, and connect it into another computer with internet access, you set up a private file sharing solution that allows for sharing of unlimited data.
The Security of Military Grade Encryption
The iTwin seamlessly combines file sharing with a military-grade advanced encryption standard (AES) 256-bit encryption to ensure file security. If for some reason one half of your iTwin gets misplaced, using the. remote disable code will render the lost dongle useless.
Want One?
iTwin has recently released a feature they’ve tabbed “Multi”. This feature makes it possible for more than one iTwin to be plugged into a device. This is a great private collaboration solution for team members and leaders alike.
The iTwin hardware can be found in retail stores for $99, making it a nice option for users that don’t want to take on the monthly expense of one of the cloud-based file sharing services.
For more information about the best practices in file sharing, contact Quikteks at (973) 882-4644. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff can assist you with any of your IT-related questions and help you find the right solutions to your IT issues.