Cloud Storage
Perhaps you've heard of the tech term "in the cloud." The "cloud" in this case refers to an application or procedure that is dependent on using the Internet to complete a task. There are several cloud-based file storage applications to choose from---many for free. Here is a list of some of the most popular:
Box (www.box.com) - Box has both free and paid storage plans available. At various times Box even offers users of the Android, iOS (Apple), and other operating systems the option to upgrade to 50 GB of storage space for free. The usual amount is 2 GB. Box is compatible with Mac or PC and most Smart Phones.
Dropbox (www.dropbox.com) - Dropbox has gained popularity for good reason---it's simple to use and free. Like Box, it also offers additional storage beyond the free 2GB space for a fee. You can also earn additional free space by having friends and co-workers sign up for a Dropbox account using your recommendation hyperlink.
iCloud (www.icloud.com) - This is Apple's offering for cloud storage. iCloud is free for up to 2 GB (unlimited for certain file types) and additional storage space is available for a fee. iCloud is the way to go if you use Apple devices. However, as of January 2012, there is not a PC equivalent of this service.
Google Docs/Drive (http://docs.google.com) - Google seems to be ubiquitous on the net. Google Docs is Google's answer to a web-based Office application. However, you can use Google Docs for file storage (certain types) as well. You must create a free Google account or have a Gmail account in order to use this free service.
Box (www.box.com) - Box has both free and paid storage plans available. At various times Box even offers users of the Android, iOS (Apple), and other operating systems the option to upgrade to 50 GB of storage space for free. The usual amount is 2 GB. Box is compatible with Mac or PC and most Smart Phones.
Dropbox (www.dropbox.com) - Dropbox has gained popularity for good reason---it's simple to use and free. Like Box, it also offers additional storage beyond the free 2GB space for a fee. You can also earn additional free space by having friends and co-workers sign up for a Dropbox account using your recommendation hyperlink.
iCloud (www.icloud.com) - This is Apple's offering for cloud storage. iCloud is free for up to 2 GB (unlimited for certain file types) and additional storage space is available for a fee. iCloud is the way to go if you use Apple devices. However, as of January 2012, there is not a PC equivalent of this service.
Google Docs/Drive (http://docs.google.com) - Google seems to be ubiquitous on the net. Google Docs is Google's answer to a web-based Office application. However, you can use Google Docs for file storage (certain types) as well. You must create a free Google account or have a Gmail account in order to use this free service.
