Bt Cloud ?

[cupotee2]

I haven't used BT iCoud for a while and now cannot remember how to access it. I have some documents stored there I thought would be safe...seems they are so safe I can't/don't know how to access them now..Anyone able to advise please.

[Buenchico]

The link I've just found looks as if it might be one which is only valid for a short time so, instead of posting it here, I'll ask you to google 'bt cloud' and click on the first link found. That takes you to a login page, where you'll see links to 'Forgotten BT ID' and 'Forgotten Password'. See where clicking on those gets you.

[cupotee2]

Thank you Buenchico..I'll try that now..

[Old_Geezer]

Strange. I've always figured putting files in a cloud, rather than my own kit, made them more vulnerable.

Good luck.

[mikey4444]

The mystery with cloud storage is why anybody uses it in the first place ?

I have a 2 terabyte external drive, about the size of a cigarette pack. Its entirely and easily portable, and I can access it when I am halfway up a mountain if I want, and I don't have to scrabble around trying to find a wifi connection. I can switch it between any of my various devices, whenever I wish.

[bhg481]

Mikey - I think people use it for the convenience of not having to take even a small drive with them and the fact that it can't be lost or stolen and (hopefully) is well backed-up automatically.
Can you connect a cellphone or a tablet to an external drive? (I don't have one, so I don't know).
Having said that, I'm with you - prefer to have my backups on (several) hard drives.