Saturday, November 3, 2012

How Online Storage Solutions Can Work For You

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.

Your Facebook photo's and other content are stored on the Facebook servers. The same is true of the many popular digital photo sites such as Picasa or Flickr. You can store your photo's on their servers and access them whenever you want to. YouTube and other video storage sites use the same idea as well.

While many of these storage sites are for free, others will charge a fee depending on the services and space that they offer. Many photo sites will allow free storage, as long as you order something from them at least once a year. It is a good way to keep a copy of your family photo's safe in case something happens to your computer.

There are many reasons why cloud storage is important. Some computer users have so much stuff on their computers that they need more options for storage purposes. A trustworthy storage option is crucial in order to keep valuable documents and scanned paperwork safe. Storing data on the web means you can have complete access to it as long as you have an Internet connection. You don't have to make a trip to your bank and get access to your safety deposit box. It's also quite convenient for individuals who are away from home for a while, such as military members or cross-country 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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