2. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOUD STORAGE BY: JONATHAN SANBORN SECTION 005

3. WHAT IS CLOUD STORAGE? -A way of storing files via a service on the internet. 2

4. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO USE CLOUD STORAGE? - First, subscribe to a cloud storage service. -Next, upload/send files to the service. -Lastly, the service will record your files. -You can now access your files from any computer, any time to view, manipulate or use your files! 3

5. HOW DOES IT WORK? - The files that were sent/uploaded are stored in facilities called data centers. - The files are stored in huge data servers until they are needed by the user. 4

6. WILL MY INFORMATION BE SAFE? - Cloud storage uses redundancy, so your files will always be ready for access and will be safe against any form of physical damage. - Everything is encrypted in code for protection from hackers. - Authentication of your profile using a user login and password. 5

7. WHY SHOULD I USE CLOUD STORAGE? - No need to store on hard drive, USB or compact disk. -Access from anywhere with internet connection. - Allow other friends or colleagues to access your files. - Store huge files instantly. - Great for businesses that have large amounts of information that needs to be accessed in different locations. 6 Great for back ups!

8. EXAMPLES - Google docs - Gmail, Yahoo! - Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa - Youtube - Facebook, Myspace - Just Cloud, YouSendIt 7

9. CLOUD STORAGE IN MY OWN LIFE http://astro.temple.edu/~tud19800/ - Even websites can be considered a form of cloud storage! - A good way for you, your friends and your family to view your information and pictures. - My website stores all the information I need to know about all my favorite fishing spots and makes it easy to show my family and friends. 8

10. HERE IS A CHART I MADE THAT COMPARES SOME CLOUD STORAGE SERVICES 9

11. GOOGLE DRIVE - Google drive allows a user to upload documents, presentations and more. - It also lets a user create a document, presentation, form, spreadsheet and drawing. All of this can be done without the use of Microsoft Office; it is all online! 10 https://drive.google.com/#my- drive

12. THANK YOU! 11

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