Cloud Storage: What is it and top cloud storage programs

Cloud Storage: What is it and Top 5 Apps:

We hear the word “To the Cloud” on tv, advertisements, and the Internet but do you really know what that term really means? It’s basically a figure of speech that’s being used on the internet.

   The actual phrase that is used is known as Cloud Storage/cloud computing.  Cloud Storage is basically network based where you can store data .This information is usually hosted by companies that provide online storage. This enables the user to get their information from almost anywhere. Usually the information stored can be accessed by downloading an application where it provides access to the data  or can be obtained by logging into the web.  

  Most cloud storage applications allows you to sync up the data you store to popular electronic devices. For example: if you stored an important document “in the cloud” or online storage it would sync to any device you enabled that online storage for: you would find that very same documents on your Ipad, your Smartphone, or another office location.  This is a faster way of accessing your data quickly and more efficiently.  There are many applications on the internet that can be used to do this. Below are some of the Top 5 Cloud Storage programs that are popular today. If you think you see a program that catches your attention try it out and see if you like it.

 

Top 5 Cloud Storage Programs that are popular today:

 1. Dropbox is a free online storage tool that provides you with 2gb of free online storage that can be accessed downloading its application to your computer and syncing your files. You can download this by going to www.dropbox.com You can also get an additional 250mb of storage for every customer you refer about up to 10gb. I’ve had drop box for about two months now and i prefer this one as my favorite program.

 

2. Box Net is another tool that offers 5 GB of free online storage. It also has a mobile version that is available for devices likeyourSmartphone(Android), iPhone, Blackbery, iPad, and more. If you think this application is for you give it a try. You can download it by clicking here www.boxnet.net

 

 

 

 

3. Amazon Cloud Drive offers 5 GB and unlimited additional space for music that is purchased on Amazon.  This cloud storage device is also specially made toward small business depened on how much space that fits their network storage needs. Click here to try it out .  AmazonWebServices

 

 

 

 

4.  Windows Sky Drive is a cloud storage tool by Microsoft. They offer about 25 GB of free storage.  Their storage tool allows you to drag/drop you files and download and upload them as well.  If you don’t have a windows Live ID It will ask you to set up one in order to access this tool. You can download this by clicking here:  WindowsSkyDrive

 


5.Ubuntu one is a cloud storage tools that works for both Windows and Ubuntu. It Supports multiple languages and offers  5 GB of free storage for its basic service. This service allows you to sync, upload and download your files between devices. If you would like to give this tool a try click here:  UbuntuOne