Articles by Barclay Ballard

Barclay has been writing about technology for a decade, starting out as a freelancer with ITProPortal covering everything from London’s start-up scene to comparisons of the best cloud storage services. After that, he spent some time as the managing editor of an online outlet focusing on cloud computing, furthering his interest in virtualization, Big Data, and the Internet of Things.

The role also allowed him to gain knowledge of SEO and social media hashtags, as well as take part in a press trip or two. A visit to Prague for the Huawei Cloud Congress Europe 2016 was a particular highlight. He eventually returned to freelancing, writing news and feature pieces for TechRadar Pro. Cloud remains a primary interest but he’s also happy covering the hardware and software that powers productivity in workplaces around the world as they attempt to manage the transition to hybrid working.

Articles by: Barclay Ballard

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30 free sales plan templates: Download these PDF, Excel, Word Doc, Google Docs examples

By Barclay Ballard Published 16 January 24

Download these free sales plans and watch the money come rolling in.

30 free project plan templates: Download these PDF, Excel, Word Doc, Google Docs examples

By Barclay Ballard Published 15 January 24

Starting a new project? Then check out these free project plan templates to ensure your project stays on course at all times.

25 free project management tools you absolutely need to try

By Barclay Ballard Published 12 January 24

Is a free project management tool the way to go? The solutions in this guide are certainly worth considering.

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10 essential features that every CRM needs to have

By Barclay Ballard Published 5 January 24

Looking for the essential features that no CRM should be without? This guide showcases the top 10.

10 CRM studies you need to read before you select your next CRM

By Barclay Ballard Published 3 January 24

Finding the best CRM software isn't easy. Fortunately, these case studies highlight the benefits of some of the market leaders.

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What is dark web monitoring?

By Barclay Ballard Last updated 9 October 23

We explain how dark web monitoring is increasingly being used to determine if businesses have been victims of a data breach.

5 things you need to consider before buying a password manager

By Christian Rigg Last updated 28 September 23

This article will guide you when looking for the best password manager using five key user needs: cloud storage, recovery options, and compatibility, among others.

How to change your Google Chrome password or reset it

By Richard Sutherland, Bryan M Wolfe Last updated 15 September 23

Your Google Chrome password needs to be strong and secure, so if you have a weak password, follow our guide to update it.

Chrome password manager: What is it and how to use it

By Richard Sutherland Last updated 15 September 23

Why pay for a password manager when Chrome has a free one built in?

Zoho Bigin review

By Mike Jennings Last updated 3 April 23

Bigin by Zoho CRM is an affordable CRM software suite that’s designed for small businesses – is it an ideal tool, or does it not go far enough?

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What is a cloud storage manager?

By Barclay Ballard Published 18 January 23

Unlimited cloud storage: 5 things you need to know

By Barclay Ballard Published 18 January 23

What are the pros and cons of cloud storage?

By Barclay Ballard Published 18 January 23

Google Cloud storage vs Google Drive: What's the difference?

By Barclay Ballard Published 14 December 22

Two very different cloud storage offerings explained: Google Cloud and Google Drive.

Cloud computing vs Cloud storage: What's the difference?

By Barclay Ballard Published 13 December 22

Cloud computing and cloud storage may sometimes be used interchangeably but they are not the same.

Free vs Paid cloud storage: What you need to know

By Barclay Ballard Published 13 December 22

We'll help you decide between free and paid cloud storage platforms.

What is file syncing and how does it work?

By Barclay Ballard Published 6 December 22

Cloud file syncing empowers collaboration for the modern business.

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What is cloud backup and how does it work?

By Barclay Ballard Published 6 December 22

Want to safeguard your data, documents and files? Cloud backup is what you need.

OneDrive vs Sharepoint: Which is best?

By Craig Hale Published 2 December 22

Let us help you decide between OneDrive and Sharepoint.

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Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive: Which is the best?

By Barclay Ballard Last updated 5 October 22

Versus Google Drive vs Dropbox vs OneDrive. Our in-depth comparison reveals the definitive winner.

OneDrive vs iCloud Drive: Which is best?

By Craig Hale Last updated 5 September 22

Let us help you decide between OneDrive and iCloud Drive.

iCloud Drive vs Dropbox: Which is best?

By Craig Hale Last updated 5 September 22

Let us help you decide between iCloud Drive and Dropbox.

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Box vs Dropbox: Which is best?

By Craig Hale Last updated 2 September 22

Let us help you decide between Box and Dropbox.

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Microsoft OneDrive vs Dropbox: Which is best?

By Craig Hale Last updated 2 September 22

Struggling to choose between Microsoft OneDrive and its competition? We set it against industry giant Dropbox.

Rival to Airtable, Google Table emerges as no-code spreadsheet

By Barclay Ballard Last updated 28 June 22

Promising more templates and greater customization than its rivals, JotForm Tables is looking to shake up the spreadsheet market.

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