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  • How to Send Large Files without Email: Best Services Online - Mini-Guide, Part 2

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  • 11) Driveway
    http://www.driveway.com/

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    Driveway is an online file sharing system that allows you to share big files, and also to collaborate with others on documents, presentations, spreadsheets.

    You can upload an unlimited number of files, up to 500 MB, and share them with everyone via email or by giving them a URL, in read only or in edit mode, inviting your team's members to review all of your .doc, .xls, .ppt files.

    To start using it, no registration is needed and it is free.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: Never

    Maximum file size: 500MB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. You can let other people edit your files. No registration needed

    Cons: You can't organize your updated files












  • 10) BigFileBox
    http://www.bigfilebox.com/

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    BixFileBox is a web-based file hosting service that you can use to upload and share your files with other people.

    After you choose whether you want to upload a file using the Java drag-and-drop facility or the click-to-upload interface, you can upload as many files as you want and, when done, you can create "tokens" to give people permission to browse/edit your files. You can also choose the duration of the token. Free for up to 50 MB or see plan comparison.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes

    Virus scan: Yes

    Compression: No

    Encryption: Yes

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: Never

    Maximum file size: Depends on account (see plan comparison)

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. You can grant access for a limited period of time.

    Cons: Free plan offers just 50 MB.












  • 9) TransferBigFiles.com

    TransferBigFiles.com

    TransferBigFiles.com

    TransferBIGFiles.com is a free service for sending and receiving large files through the Internet. No registration is needed to use the service. View a simple diagram of how the service works.

    After you upload the file (up to 1GB), the recipient gets an email with a link to download the file. The file is good for 5 days or 20 downloads, whichever comes first. The optional settings let you add a note to the email, password protect the file and get an email confirmation of the download.

    The folks behind the site share their experience in building TransferBigFiles.com in one weekend. Check out the statistics showing the number of transfers, file size, bandwidth and other interesting stats.

    Price: Free

    Multiple pickup: Yes

    Delivery receipt: Yes - in options

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: No

    Expiration period: 5 days or 20 downloads

    Maximum file size: 1 GB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: Has a progress bar to show how much of the file has uploaded. No registration.

    Cons: Little information. No encryption.







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  • 8) mytempdir.com

    mytempdir.com

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    mytempdir.com is a free dedicated Web hosting solution for sharing your files over the internet. No registration is needed to share and post files. The maximum file size is 40 MB. If you want to post images or files on forums, the site gives you code to copy and paste into the forum.

    After the file is uploaded, you receive the download link. If you want it mailed to you, just enter your email address. You also have the ability to delete upload files. When you receive the link to the file, you also receive the link to delete the file.

    If you forget the URL to your file, you'll have to upload another. That's the advantage of including your email when uploading a file. For more information, see frequently asked questions.

    Price: free

    Multiple pickup: yes

    Delivery receipt: No

    Virus scan: No

    Compression: No

    Encryption: No

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: 21 days after upload

    Maximum file size: 50 MB

    Web site integration: No

    Pros: No space (up to 50 MB per file) or bandwidth limitations as long as uploaded files follow the terms.

    Cons: 50 MB file limit and tends to be slow at times.












  • 7) Streamload MediaMax

    Streamload MediaMax

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    MediaMax is a place to store, organize, access and share your files with up to 10 GB of free storage where you may only download 100 files or 100 MB — whichever comes first — per month. Files are uploaded and downloaded through MediaMax's software or Web interface.

    The service doesn't encrypt files when they are uploaded or downloaded from your MediaMax account. If you have sensitive files, encrypt them before uploading them to MediaMax. Support responds quickly and thoroughly.

    This service previously known as Steamload is now MediaMax, but it's still powered by Streamload., The service offers free accounts of 25 GB of secure storage and 1 GB downloads per month. Files can be up to 25 MB. Information on how to use MediaMax.

    Price: free and other accounts up to $29.95 per month for unlimited storage (see here for plan comparison).

    Multiple pickup: yes

    Delivery receipt: no

    Virus scan: no

    Compression: no

    Encryption: no (see cons)

    Secure site: Yes

    Expiration period: unused for 30 days

    Maximum file size: Depends on account (see plan comparison)

    Web site integration: MediaMax hosts everything, so no integration.

    Pros: Responsive support, online data backup, and geared toward media files

    Cons: No encryption, software in beta - file uploading is a little challenging, file uploads can fail, and confusing.







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