Amazon S3 Tips, Tricks, and Resources
Mark Your Favorites in CloudSee Drive
Introducing CloudSee Drive Favorites. Now you can pin up to 10 S3 objects directly from the Action Menu and access them instantly from the new Favorites section in the sidebar,. One click to mark it. One click to get back to it. Your most important files, always front and center.
The Fastest Way to Find and Lock Down Public S3 Buckets
Unchecked S3 permissions are one of the most common paths to data leaks in AWS. Learn how to audit your bucket access using built‑in AWS tools — and why visibility matters more than ever.
Your Amazon S3 Folders Are a Mess. Here’s How to Fix That.
Your Amazon S3 “folders” aren’t folders at all. They’re prefixes the console turns into a fake hierarchy. That illusion creates real chaos for AWS admins. This article walks through how to regain control with prefix conventions, tags, lifecycle rules, and a searchable front end like CloudSee Drive so users can find what they need without living in the AWS console.
Fixing Amazon S3 Browser Uploads
Most S3 browser tools quietly fail above 5GB because they don’t handle multipart uploads correctly. This leads to broken workflows and surprise S3 bills. Learn how CloudSee Drive fixes the “5GB wall” and makes large file management reliable for AWS teams.
When a Developer Sets Up Amazon S3…and Then Leaves
When you inherit an S3 environment built by someone else, you inherit their chaos. This guide shows AWS admins and SaaS developers how to audit permissions, uncover hidden costs, and regain control fast without days of CLI detective work.
