Cloud

=Cloud Computing=

What is the "Cloud"?
The "cloud" is just a fashionable term for the internet. When a file is uploaded to the cloud, it's actually being stored on a server somewhere in the same way that websites and everything else on the internet is stored. Check out this explanation of how the internet works for more info.

Storing files in the cloud works in a similar way to storing files on your computer's hard drive (also known as "local" storage) works. Most cloud storage systems (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc) will have an application that you can install on your computer, which will add a folder that you can save to just like you would your Documents folder. Otherwise, you can use your browser to upload files.