‘Has anyone got a spare USB pen I could borrow?‘, that’s the kind of question that gets asked in your typical office every single day as people need quick and easy ways to both backup and transport files.

We’ve had a look around for the best in online file storage, offering the user hassle free ways of backing up and collaborating files.

1. Dropbox

Sync files of any size or type, share large files and photos easily, automatic online backup and track and undo changes to files.

2. Livedrive

Livedrive syncs files across all your computers. See your files on any computer, the web and your mobile.

3. Mediamax

Automated backups, encryption on data and web based backups.

4. Box

A comprehensive backup service with several key features such as mobile access, facebook integration, file commenting and account importing.

5. Mozy

Can schedule automatic backups from the convenience of a single web-based admin panel.

6. Amazon S3

Provides a simple web services interface that can be used to store and retrieve any amount of data, at any time, from anywhere on the web.

7. Media Fire

Unlimited storage, downloads and uploads with no software to install.

8. YouSendIt

Send, receive and track large and important files.

Are there any file sharing services that you’d recommend? If so let us know via commenting below.