Different Ways to Use The Cloud

Posted: January 12, 2016

[caption id="attachment_12561" align="alignright" width="378"] Image from dumblittleman.com[/caption] When people hear the word "cloud" there may be different things that go through their minds. Tech-savvy folks think of mass file storage and know the ins and outs of utilizing it, while folks who aren't as tech-friendly may only know it as a file storage system. The cloud has other uses than just for data storage - here are a few. Karin, writer for Dumb Little Man, shares innovative ways to use the cloud.

Innovative Ways of Using the Cloud

With everyone buzzing around with some new app or gadget that uses “the cloud” to store data of this sort and that, there’s a distinct level of mystification, especially for non-techy folks, regarding how the cloud works. The reality is actually much simpler than it sounds. To be fair and square, it’s just a bunch of fast computers with large data drives connected to the Internet 24/7. Sure, we could throw in a lot of fancy technology terms to wow you, but the bottom line is just that simple. Have you ever uploaded your photos to Facebook or Google+? Shared any of your files with friends or colleagues via Google Drive or Dropbox? Then guess what, friend? You’ve already utilized cloud computing and you didn’t even think about it. So, how can you use cloud technology to make your life easier or better? Here are some simple but effective ideas that you might want to try: - Store your photos in the cloud. Some of you probably already use various social networks to share various photos. Read the entire article Innovative Ways of Using the Cloud on Dumb Little Man.