Wednesday, November 14, 2012

The Benefits Of Online Storage

By Bryant S. Cole


Cloud storage is the new big thing on the web. You may have used it without actually being aware of it. Do you have an e-mail account on Gmail, Hotmail, or Yahoo? If so, you are able to access those accounts from any internet ready device. These are all examples of online cloud storage.

Storing photos on a website is also cloud storage. For example, if you upload photos to a site like Flickr or to your Facebook account, you are storing them on off-site servers. You can access these photos from most Internet-enabled devices no matter where you are. Video websites like YouTube use the same storage concept.

Some of these services are free to use, but some do have a fee for storing lots of data on their servers. Some sites offer free photo storage if you commit to ordering something from them once a year. This storage is a great way to keep secure copies of family pictures and other files.

Online cloud storage is important for a few different reasons. People need a way to keep data sometimes simply because they have so much of it. A reliable and secure storage solution is necessary for keeping copies or scans of important documents. When data is stored online it means that it can be accessed from anywhere that has internet capability. There is no need to go to the bank and get into the safety deposit box. It is a very convenient option for those people that spend a lot of time away from home, such as military personnel and long haul truck drivers.

Shared online cloud storage is another great option to consider. This service allows users to share accounts that contain data, and many of these accounts are inexpensive. Some are even free. It's a convenient way of collaborating and sharing information when working in a group or with co-workers. Every person involved in the project will have a password that they can use to access the account. Everyone can be online at the same time and work with the data simultaneously. It can also be very helpful for a home-based company that is just getting off the ground.




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