Get free 25GB Storage from Box.com

This is a limited time offer so hurry. Box.com is similar to Dropbox, comes in very handy when you need to access important files and use it any device, smartphone, desktops, laptops. I use them both. 

Also, try Mega.co.nz, which offers 50GB free capacity. Unlike Dropbox and Box, Mega doesn't have a file size limit, which will come in handy when you have to send it large legal files.

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Get 50GB of free cloud storage from MediaFire Android App

MediaFire is similar to Dropbox but without syncing option, for now it allows only manual upload option (the sync option will be available soon according to MediaFire rep). 

I think this 50GB cloud storage will be useful down the road. You can download it from Google Play link.

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How to store tea leaves stay fresh for a long time?

The best way to store tea leaves is in an airtight canister or a tea tin like the above at room temperature away from light, air, heat and moisture. By this way you can keep the tea fresh for up to a year. Don't store in the fridge, however, you will lose the tea flavors quickly. 


Teavana.com recommends the following method to store tea leaves at home:

Protect your investment (and your palate) by storing your fine, loose leaf tea in a proper tea container. Tea needs to be kept away from heat, light, air, and moisture. The best way to store tea is at room temperature in an airtight tea canister. Unlike coffee, you cannot wrap up tea and put it in the freezer. Tea will lose its flavor and scent quickly if stored in fancy, purely decorative tea containers or kept near a heat source, such as a stove or next to the toaster in your kitchen. Although our loose leaf teas are very beautiful, please resist the urge to store the teas in glass container for display on your counter. An airtight canister is the best way keep your loose teas safe and fresh. Teavana’s airtight double walled stainless steel tea tins are the perfect tea storage container to keep your teas fresh for up to a year.

Another good source to purchase tea tins in sets is from this link, Stampington.com. 


What method do you use to store tea leaves? 

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Google Drive is Here

It is finally here after a lengthy speculation. To start using Google Drive, go to http://drive.google.com to upgrade to 5GB from 1GB storage.


After that, you will be needing this program to sync with your PC:


https://tools.google.com/dlpage/drive/index.html?pli=1


After you install the Google Drive for PC, you can then select the folders and files you want to sync with the computer.



To increase the storage space from 5GB to 100GB, Google charges $4.99 a month or for even more storage space go to https://www.google.com/settings/storage/?hl=en?



For more information about Google Drive, visit Google Blog.

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Upgrade to 25GB space on Skydrive for Free, No Purchases Necessary

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Just log on to your Windows Live (Hotmail) account from this Microsoft SkyDrive storage link and you will see the button at the top of your account page like in the picture above “SkyDrive’s free storage is changing - claim your free 25GB” link. Click that link to upgrade it from the previous storage option 7GB to 25GB. 


There are no requirements for this upgrade, so you can straight away get upgraded it to 25GB storage option in SkyDrive.


After you click the link, you will see four options like the below picture, choose the first one to get upgraded to 25GB for free.



I don’t use SkyDrive that much but still will become handy when we want to send large files later to your friends or contacts.

Google is also planning to launch Google Drive soon. Rounding up other storage options, Box.com has free 50GB option in Android Market and Dropbox has 2GB free storage option.

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How to remove phone storage error or 'low on space' error in Android Phones?

If you have Google+ and have an Android phone, you are more likely to see the above phone storage error. I had this problem for the past few months and tried various hacks (rooting, task killer option, deleting apps, and others), nothing seemed to work until I found this tip from Jody Sawyer's Google+ post.

The solution or workaround is as follows:

1.) Create a new Gmail account (or use your other Gmail account).
2.) From your computer use the Gmail account you have in Android and export the contacts. To export contacts, go to Gmail --> Click "Contacts" --> Go to "More" --> Click "Export" and select "The Group" as shown in the picture below and scroll down and choose whatever group you like, here I chose "My Contacts" instead of choosing "All Contacts" which includes contacts from the Google+ followers. The exported file should be in .csv format so other Gmail accounts can use the exported contacts.

3.) Now logon to your other Gmail account (New or existing account) and go to "Contacts" --> Go to "More" --> Click "Import" and choose the file that was exported in step 2.
4.) Go to your Android Phone --> Open "Settings" --> Go to "Accounts & Sync" --> Go to "Manage Accounts" --> Select the old Gmail account and disable "Sync Contacts" option.
5.) After step 4 go back once and select the new Gmail account and select "Sync Contacts" option.
6.) Wait for a few minutes or some time and restart the phone, you will see the "low on space" error gone.

Now you can browse your phone and add your favorite apps without any major concern.


Image of phone storage error from Askstudent.com.

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