Create Your Own Personal Cloud Storage With Pogoplug [Mobile Appraiser]

Pogoplug might be a good solution for real estate appraisers that need to access their computer files when they are out of  the office.  Pogoplug allows you access to your external hard drive from anywhere, essentially creating your own cloud storage.

The term “Cloud” refers to a place on the internet where you can store your files so they can be accessed from any internet connection.  The key with cloud storage is that instead of storing data on your own device, users rely on a third party storage servers.  You probably use some form of cloud computing everyday, Gmail, Flickr, YouTube, Facebook, etc.

The Pogoplug connects your USB drive to the Internet so you can easily share and access your files from anywhere.

The Pogoplug is the perfect accessory to your connected life. Imagine accessing all your files and media at home from any laptop or desktop computer, anywhere in the world, or sharing this content with friends and family without having to upload. There’s even an iPhone application so you can always “phone home” to get your files!

How does it work?

Pogoplug connects to both your external hard drive and your router.  Once connected, you enter your unique Pogoplug registration code into my.pogoplug.com and you are ready to use and access your data!

According to the website, it is a 60 second setup!

Your files are stored on your own hard drive and pass through the cloud via Pogoplug’s secure protocol.  With Pogoplug, your files are not stored out on the internet somewhere, but can be accessed from any internet connection.

So how much is the Pogoplug?

The Pogoplug is $129.00.  This might sound a little pricey, but with Pogoplug, you can create your own personal cloud storage.  You usually have to pay for a service such as Dropbox or ZumoDrive in order to access your files over the internet.  With Pogoplug, you store your own files on your own hard drive, connect the Pogoplug, and your done.  No service, no installation, and no monthly fee!

What about Security?

Pogoplug offers fully encrypted access to your files through the HTTPS protocol. This protocol is the same encryption security that your online banking system uses to protect your account access.

According to their website, there will be add-ons soon.

Pogoplug is getting even better all the time. Our system is expandable over the Web. Soon, your Pogoplug can connect directly to popular sites such as backup, file synchronization, photo printing and more.

It will be exciting to see what develops will make to work with the Pogoplug.

Pogoplug seems like a fantastic solution for Mobile Appraisers or anyone who needs to work remotely.  How often do you need to access your computer files when you are out of the office?

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Tagged as: Cloud, External Hard Drive, Pogoplug