Nov 25, 2024 | posted by Conner Williams
Have you heard of "the cloud" but still aren't quite sure what that means? Cloud storage or "the cloud" is essentially a collection of network servers that store files, photos, documents, and more so they can be accessed by users on multiple devices in any location while connected to the internet.
One of the main benefits of using a cloud service to store your files is that there is a digital backup of each file, allowing you to access it again in case something were to happen to the original. Say, for instance, you take a photo on your phone, but then your phone gets broken or lost. If you don't have cloud backups on, then that photo is likely gone. But if you make sure to have your important files and documents backed up to the cloud, your photo will live on in your cloud account.
There are many different cloud storage services available depending on what type of devices you use, preferences, and storage needs. You likely already have access to at least one of them if you have an email account through Google, Microsoft, or Apple, to name a few. For example, a Gmail account gives access to Google Drive, Outlook provides storage through Microsoft OneDrive, and Apple uses iCloud. All of these services offer a fixed amount of storage for free with upgraded space available to purchase depending on your needs.
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