If you're ready to cut the cord with Google, this option lets you host and sync your photos on your own terms. Here's how.

Cloud storage didn't used to be expensive. When Google Photos debuted in 2015, it promised free, unlimited storage. I happily uploaded all my photos and videos, knowing they were safe in the cloud and ...

Initial access (no cache) of database with 10,000 images completes in less than 1 minute (depending on your network speed) Subsequent access (cached) with incremental database updates: less than 5 ...