11. Computer Basics: What Is the Cloud?

What is Cloud Storage?

• Storing files in the cloud means saving them on internet servers instead of on a computer
• It's like having an extra hard drive that can be accessed anytime from any device with an internet connection

Cloud-Based Apps

• Apps that run inside a computer's web browser are called Web apps
• Some cloud-based apps can also be installed on mobile devices
• Examples of cloud-based apps include Google Docs, Google Photos, and Dropbox

Benefits of Cloud Storage

• Access files from anywhere, on any device with an internet connection
• Can take photos or create files on one device and access them on another
• Can work on a document remotely and share it instantly with others
• Protects files from accidents, viruses, and other disasters

Cloud-Based Backup Services

• Services like iDrive and Back Blaze automatically back up the contents of a computer
• These services store the most recent versions of files in secure online servers
• Can easily transfer backup files from the cloud to another device if needed

Advantages of Cloud Storage

• No need to worry about losing files to a computer malfunction or physical disaster
• Provides a safety net for important files, such as photos, music, and documents

Cloud Storage

• Storing files on internet servers instead of on a computer, like an extra hard drive accessible from any device with an internet connection.

Cloud-Based Apps

• Run inside a computer's web browser, called Web apps.
• Can be installed on mobile devices.
• Examples: Google Docs, Google Photos, and Dropbox.

Benefits of Cloud Storage

• Access files from anywhere, on any device with internet connection.
• Take photos or create files on one device and access them on another.
• Work on a document remotely and share it instantly with others.
• Protect files from accidents, viruses, and disasters.

Cloud-Based Backup Services

• Automatically back up computer contents, e.g., iDrive and Back Blaze.
• Store most recent file versions in secure online servers.
• Easily transfer backup files from the cloud to another device if needed.

Advantages of Cloud Storage

• No risk of losing files to computer malfunction or physical disaster.
• Provides a safety net for important files, such as photos, music, and documents.

Cloud Storage

• Storing files on internet servers instead of on a computer, like an extra hard drive accessible from any device with an internet connection.

Cloud-Based Apps

• Run inside a computer's web browser, called Web apps.
• Can be installed on mobile devices.
• Examples: Google Docs, Google Photos, and Dropbox.

Benefits of Cloud Storage

• Access files from anywhere, on any device with internet connection.
• Take photos or create files on one device and access them on another.
• Work on a document remotely and share it instantly with others.
• Protect files from accidents, viruses, and disasters.

Cloud-Based Backup Services

• Automatically back up computer contents, e.g., iDrive and Back Blaze.
• Store most recent file versions in secure online servers.
• Easily transfer backup files from the cloud to another device if needed.

Advantages of Cloud Storage

• No risk of losing files to computer malfunction or physical disaster.
• Provides a safety net for important files, such as photos, music, and documents.