Store Your Documents in the “Cloud”By: Alex Siedule, Instructor
Generally speaking, the term “cloud” is often used as a metaphor for the internet. More and more companies are finding new ways to transfer activities that are traditionally performed on a local Desktop machine to the cloud. Even the simple task of saving files can involve using an online service.
Being able to store your documents and files in the cloud can be of tremendous value for today’s busy mobile worker. Rather than carrying a flash drive with you that can get lost, files can be placed online where they can be accessed anywhere there is an internet connection. One service that allows for this is Microsoft SkyDrive.
Microsoft SkyDrive is a free service that allows you to transfer and store up to 25 gb of files online.
If you have a Hotmail account, you are already setup to use the service. If not, there is no charge to sign up.To try out the service, go to www.skydrive.com
Sign in using your Hotmail username and password. Once logged in, you can create folders and organize your files just as you would on your own desktop PC. Even better, you can invite other users to view your files online.
