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I have all this stored in my Linux box. I backup to my server side encrypted AWS S3 bucket protected with 2FA. No need for me to sync anything, but if I need access to my VeraCrypt file, I can download it when required.
I've used this method for two decades now, first using OSX .dmg files, then TrueCrypt, now VeraCrypt. Simple, and works well.
Vancouver is truly a beautiful city, with a fairly low crime rate considering it's the 3rd largest Canadian city. A good place to work, a great place to raise a family.
The only drawback if you are working in an international firm is that we are one of the last time zones to conduct business in. Be prepared for 5am or 6am teleconferences with Europe, and 10pm calls with Asia.
This works very well for me, and I'm in control of my passwords.
To backup nearly a terabyte of photos costs about $4/month in storage costs. Uploading costs a bit extra due to the pricing for requests.
I've been so down in depression and anxiety, and I could easily have penned the article myself during my downtimes. Without giving way too many details, my desired state back then was the home with a white picket fence, a couple children and a lovely spouse.
The output (reality) was that I was became divorced, my only child kept away from me, and living in my parents basement as a fully grown adult, going through nasty nasty court battles. I lost all my money to lawyer fees.
The Comparator between the output and the desired state was HUGE.
Then this affected my job performance, causing all sorts of other issues. I hit rock bottom, and then I made a decision: crawl under a rock and die, or pick myself up. I chose the latter.
Looking at the positives of what I did have (my life, able to walk, commute to work, give money to charity to help others) etc - this is what made me turn my life around.
Lots and lots of hard work ensued, and some missteps along the way (some health issues due to stress). I cleaned up my diet, sought professional counseling help, went to the gym, personal trainer, took medication, did better at my job, got a promotion, found a new spouse, bought a house again.
My desired state mentality has also changed over the years. Instead of trying to get the latest gadget, the biggest house, more promotions, more everything - I am now content with what I do have. I am content with the reality I have created.
We all have a life story, and different perspectives.