Cash Reward to Crack Mega’s Encryption


In a Tweet early this morning, controversial Internet tycoon Kim Dotcom announced that he would offer a reward of 10,000 Euros (nearly $14,000 USD) to anyone who could crack the encryption used on Mega, his new Cloud storage service. The … Continue reading

When should I start using FilesDIRECT?


Start sending and receiving files risk-free through FilesDIRECT today with our 30 day free trial

Can I upload a file and send it in one step?


Our “Direct Send” feature lets you upload files, and then send them automatically after the upload has finished, in one easy step.

Can I send files using FilesDIRECT?


You can send files to anyone with an email address with just a few mouse clicks, and you can send files either directly from your computer or files that you’ve previously uploaded to your FilesDIRECT account. Just choose who you … Continue reading

Receive Large Files with a Free Dropbox!


Many of FilesDIRECT’s customers use our service to send large files to people far and wide, which is awesome. But some people don’t seem to know about one of our service offerings that we’re particularly proud of: the ability to … Continue reading

Large File Transfer and Lifestyle Design


“Lifestyle Design” is a term coined by Tim Ferriss, author of New York Times’ bestseller “The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich“. It essentially means changing one’s behaviour and source(s) of income to enable a more … Continue reading

Large File Transfer and Online Security


As anyone who uses the Internet regularly can tell you, security is an issue. People have been illegally accessing computer networks almost as long as networks have been in existence themselves, and the skills and technologies used to do so … Continue reading

Business File Sharing


No matter the size of the company, an increasing number of businesses need to be able to send files or receive files, either internally (among staff) or externally (with clients, contractors or field staff). Smaller companies often don’t have the … Continue reading

What is FTP and how good is it for file transfer?


Now, this post probably won’t be of interest to the technically inclined, but for folks who are curious about some of the jargon flung about the file transfer side of the internet, this one is for you. (Photo credit) FTP … Continue reading

Why Should Sending Files be Complicated?


Trying to email large files is a process filled with limitations and problems, and even though it’s a popular method to send files, you shouldn’t risk losing your work to it.  Low file size limits and a tendency for messages … Continue reading