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Understanding cloud storage, how it works, popular services, advantages and disadvantages, and when to use it.
Cloud storage is a service that lets you store files on the internet instead of on your computer, phone, or other device. Your files are stored on remote servers owned by the storage provider, and you can access them from any device with an internet connection.
Instead of saving files to your device's hard drive, you upload them to "the cloud" (the internet), where they're stored securely and can be accessed from anywhere.
The basic process:
What you get:
Free services:
Paid services:
Business services:
Accessibility:
Backup and safety:
Sharing and collaboration:
Space saving:
Internet required:
Privacy and security:
Cost:
Dependence:
Good for:
Consider carefully:
Not ideal for:
Storage amounts:
Consider:
Tips:
Security measures:
Risks:
How to stay secure:
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