AT computer world cloud called a virtual environment that allows you to store data and work with them over the Internet and without the participation of local drives. Simply put, a cloud is a collection of servers connected to world wide web, where you can save your files and, in some cases, install applications. Key features cloud storage:

• storing data on several servers at once. If one server fails, they will be available from others.
• availability of data from anywhere in the world. You can access your data from any computer that is connected to the Internet.

Advantages

Using the cloud is very convenient for several reasons:

1. You can access and edit the file with different devices: work laptop, home computer, tablet. At the same time, you do not need to replace old copies with new ones and think about where and what you changed so as not to overwrite the desired copy.

2. The cloud serves as backup storage. You can store files on your computer and have copies of them in the cloud. Thus, you provide an excellent safety net in case of information loss on the computer (disk failure, virus infection, laptop theft, etc.)

3. Opportunity to save disk space on the computer. Nothing prevents you from dropping 15 GB to Google Drive, some more to Yandex Disk, and another part to Dropbox. At the same time, you can delete files from the local drive and free up a large amount of space if you urgently need it.

4. Reliability. The cloud is an infrastructure of many redundant servers. Your information is stored on several sites at once, and the risk of data loss in Google Drive or OneDrive is much lower than in the case of storage on a computer.

Greetings, dear reader. I'm in touch with you, Timur Mustaev. I recently encountered such a problem as a lack of free space on my hard drive. It seems to be a normal amount of 1 TB.

And one more inconvenience, I often use a laptop and tablet, and for desktop computer I only stay at home in the evenings. And all the important work that I do in the evenings is necessary for me during the day. And I decided to get myself a cloud storage, namely Google drive. Which made my life a lot easier.

So today, I want to tell you how to save free place on your hard drive and at the same time not load your computer and have access to your work files from any device. It is unlikely that somewhere else you will find such detailed and detailed information firsthand.

After reading this article, you will never again be worried about the fear of losing documents, important photos and videos, and you will learn how to save files in the cloud. I think that this information will not be superfluous for you. Well, then let's start from the very beginning and in order.

What is cloud storage?

Cloud storage is a data storage located on the company's web server. All data is stored and processed in the "cloud", an online storage provided by a third party. Next, I will introduce you to all the providers of online "warehouses" with which you can manage documents without saving them on your computer.

Benefits of working with the cloud:

1. Free access to data from any device that has access to the Internet;
2. Possibility corporate work with data;
3. Greater confidence in data retention in case of hardware failure;
4. You are charged for the actual space occupied, not for server rental;
5. All work is carried out by the service, the client does not take part in this.

How cloud services work

Created on the device virtual device storage similar to local disk. A separate item with the name of the cloud appears in the explorer.

Now let's look at each of them in more detail.

dropbox

This company was the first to establish itself as a provider and supplier of Internet storage. The program has a huge advantage - a cloud gateway. With this technology, you can open the file on your phone. The application is available to everyone operating systems. Agree, it’s cool to prepare for a presentation while you are standing in a traffic jam or using public transport.

The administration is very loyal to customers. For the stable use of services, the site allocated an additional 15 gigabytes, not such a small amount. You can forget the fear of accidental deletion of the document, they are automatically saved in a copy for recovery.

Initially, the service provides two gigabytes of free space and up to one hundred gigabytes for various non-commercial plans. The other plan, Dropbox for Business, comes with 350GB of free storage space.

User data resides on a server from Amazon and is protected by SSL technology and encrypted with a 256-bit encryption method.

How to install Dropbox

Dropbox like the other virtual disk, very easy to install and configure.
The 1st step is download. You can download from the official site.

2nd step - Registration. You can do this right there by entering your personal data.
3rd step - Installing the program.
4th step - Launch and authorization

That's it, now it's enough to transfer the file from the desktop / folder / local storage inside the "Dropbox" folder. Now you can use your virtual disk.

onedrive

Onedrive (originally SkyDrive) is a cloud from Microsoft Corporation.
Onedrive supports work with complete set Microsoft programs office. You can automatically save documents from Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to the cloud. The utility allows users to edit files from Office directly in the browser, create and share folders.

OneDrive support is built into one of the most popular social networks Facebook.
Photos from your account will automatically be saved in the cloud.

Initially, the site offers 7 gigabytes of free space. Users can buy 50,100,200 gigabytes of additional space. The cost is calculated according to the formula - Desired space / 2. So, the cost of 100 gigabytes will be $ 50 per year. The cloud is available for the following operating systems:

• android;
• windows;
• Windows phone;
• Xbox.

Onedrive offers a business edition for corporate work. Payment goes individually from each user $2.50 monthly. Users receive 25 gigabytes of initial free space, and there is an option to purchase more.

Installed and configured similarly to the previous one.

Yandex. Disk

One of the largest search engines The world is expanding in all possible directions. The company launched its own online storage, Yandex. Disk.

The principle of operation is no different from other services. The advantage of working with Yandex is the initial large volume. When registering, 10 gigabytes of free space is given, for permanent use it will double.

Supported OS:

• android;
• Linux;
• MacOS X;
• Symbian;
• windows;
• Windows phone.

Rates for extra bed are low.

Monthly cost:

• 30 rubles - 10 gigabytes;
• 80 rubles - 100 gigabytes;
• 200 rubles - 1 Terabyte.

The annual cost is 10 times more than the monthly one.

You can manage your data from your smartphone by installing the application from Play market if your phone is android.

Screenshots from your computer are automatically saved to storage. You can share files and folders by making them publicly available.

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famous Post service throughout Russia and the CIS countries launched its own cloud storage.

The cloud allows you to store all types of files from documents to videos. Document exchange, like other repositories, is also present. The company received the Runet Award for the launch of the cloud.

The initial free data storage is 25 GB. There is the possibility of remote editing and modification of documents located in its "pantry". Mail.ru supports working with modern generation technology and a unique security system.

Tariffs for additional free space depend on the current volume. The minimum monthly payment is 99 rubles per 100 gigabytes, or 990 per year. For 1 TB 499 rubles per month or 4990 per year. Not very overpriced.

The server is located in Europe. All files are scanned by Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

Google Drive (Google drive)

Google Drive, originally Google Docs, is a cloud storage and data sync service from Google.

The service is no different from other cloud storages. All the same functionality, installation, configuration and the same features.

On the this moment I actively use this service. I like his prices, not very cheap, but not very expensive either. Files can be shared via a special link in context menu. You can open it by clicking on right button mouse over the desired folder.

During installation, other services from Google may be installed. There is no need to worry or be afraid of them. These are just hyperlinks to online services work with documents and presentations.

Conclusion

Summing up, we can say that any of the above virtual disks cope with their task with a bang. It's just that everyone decides which one he likes to choose. To say that one is better than the other is to say nothing. All of them are reliable and have encryption from unauthorized access, therefore, all your data is completely safe.

If you are very worried about your data on your computer, then make a backup. At one time, I did not pay attention to this, until I encountered it. With what exactly? With the loss of information from your hard drive on the computer. After this incident, I began to back up data. How do I do it? The video tutorial helped me Backup according to the method of Evgeny Popov". It is very simple and understandable. Take care of your data and back it up!

Well, now it's time to say goodbye. I hope you have cleared all your questions and doubts about new technology online save data. I wish you success, share this article with your friends and acquaintances in the social. networks.

Thank you for your attention, all the best!

All the best to you, Timur Mustaev.

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Hello, dear readers of the Start-Luck blog. Tired of choosing which game to get rid of on your phone in order to save a photo and vice versa? Yes, the number of gigabytes in smartphones is constantly increasing, but they are still sorely lacking. Our needs are growing along with them.

Don't want to lose important pictures and documents, but don't know where to send them more securely? Indeed, Vkontakte is a great thing, but hacking an account with each saved photo in a dialogue with oneself causes more and more concerns.

Today's article will help you solve many problems. I continue to talk about cloud services. Today, Mail.ru came into my field of vision.

I will tell you about the Mail cloud, how to use this storage and how convenient it is. In principle, like many products of this company, the cloud from Mail is not much different from its counterparts: Google Drive, OneDrive from Microsoft, and so on, but I will not now powder your brains with English and not all familiar names. Let's talk about Mail.ru.

What is a cloud

In a nutshell, I would like to tell for beginners. I have already devoted a separate article to this issue, but I believe that not everyone has read it. I don't suffer from delusions of grandeur.

So, if you know what is, then it is not difficult to guess what a cloud is. Essentially, they are one and the same.

Somewhere far, far away in the offices of Mail, there are, in a simple way, large flash drives. You start your personal account (storage) on this flash drive, and then drop your documents there. You can access your personal account from anywhere by logging into the site using your data, as well as from your phone through the application or from a computer through the program.

If you wish, you can give your document a name, which you then give to a friend, and he can download the file to his computer. It's not obligatory. Only you, the sole owner of the login and password from your personal account, can have access.

Advantages

What are the benefits of clouds? You will never lose desired files, since they are, as I said, somewhere far, far away. You have access to the necessary documents from anywhere in the world. You can easily and easily transfer photos to a friend over the Internet without meeting anyone in person.

In general, there are a lot of pluses.

Volume

Each company offers free storage space in a different amount. Yandex Disk - 10 GB, although not so long ago this company held a promotion and I managed to get as much as 35 GB for free for perpetual use for connecting the autoload function. I do not transfer files from my phone to Yandex Disk, but they are downloaded automatically. It is possible that such promotions will be repeated or held by other companies.

Mail.ru not so long ago gave away 25 GB for free use, but now the volume has been reduced to 8. In principle, this may suit you. Or, you will work with Mail as additional storage. Together with Yandex, Google and some other cloud storage systems.

How to use

Mile's disk technology is no different from the rest. First you need to go to the official website. If you already have mail on mail, then just click the input in the right upper corner and enter your username and password. If there is no mailbox, then select "Registration" in the same right corner.

You will be prompted to email box. Enter your name and birthday for this.

It's great that the system itself offers free and suitable ones. Remains only . If you are tired of doing it yourself, then I can offer you a very convenient program. RoboForm , she not only comes up with very complex passwords, but also saves them in its memory and enters them every time at the sight of a familiar interface.

Entering a phone number and an additional email address is optional.

Ready. You are in the mail. Above you can see a button link to the cloud. Click on it.

And here is the welcome message. Accept the user agreement.

A computer

On the left side of the personal account screen, you will see an application that can be downloaded to your computer. I strongly recommend doing this. Since this greatly simplifies the work with the Disk.

Choose the operating system that you have installed.

That's it, the installation file is downloaded and you can activate it by double-clicking on the program.

Be careful not to install unnecessary functions. For example, I don't want to change start page to the mailbox.

Now you see a shortcut on your desktop. Double click and enter the username and password that you recently created for your cloud.

The great thing is that now, in Explorer, when you open any folder, you can see a shortcut on the right cloud mail. Click on it and you will be taken to a folder stored on the server. You can upload the necessary documents right here and they will immediately appear in personal account. They can be seen both from the phone and by going to the official website of the cloud under your data.

By clicking on the right button on the file, you will open an additional menu in which you can select the item: "Copy public link". Select this option, send the link to a friend, and he can get the required document if he enters your URL into the search bar of any browser.

Smartphone

As I said, you can also access all documents from Mail Drive from your phone if you install special application. I use android and the easiest way for me to find it is through Google Play. I enter the name into the search.

The word "cloud" has long ceased to be used in its original single meaning. Today, cloud services are firmly rooted in our digital lives and allow us to comfortably use files and documents without fear for their safety. Among domestic services of this type, the mail ru cloud stands out - a simple and convenient way to organize your data.

What does mail.ru offer?

You will get 8 GB of space for uploading files and convenient synchronization between different devices.

If 8 GB is not enough for you, then the free storage space can be expanded by purchasing additional gigabytes. On the mobile tariffs up to 1TB is available for Android and iOS, and up to 4TB on PC, for the web version. According to the company's statistics, most users are more than enough free gigs. It makes sense to buy a bigger cloud for corporate clients to share the service with colleagues.

There are three options for using the cloud service:

• Directly, through the web interface on the official website of Cloud Mail.ru, if you are used to using the computer version for the desktop.

• After downloading the program to your gadget, if you plan to work with the cloud through mobile device. You can easily find download links on the official website:

• By uploading special program: "Disk-O" to sync files from the cloud to your computer. The program allows you to connect synchronization not only with the mail.ru cloud, but also with other popular cloud services. Such as Dropbox, Google Drive. But, since the completion of the Disk-O service has not yet been completed, it is still too early to use it, in my opinion.

Of all the listed ways to use the service, in my opinion, the easiest and most reliable is to work through the Mail.ru Cloud service interface.

How to use Cloud.Mail.Ru features

To get free 8 GB you just need to register mailbox at Mail.Ru. Directly from the mail interface, go to the tab on the Mail.ru Cloud service and use all the features of the cloud service.

So you have installed program clouds on your smartphone or you are logged in through the web interface using a browser. Now available to you:

All files uploaded to the cloud will become available on any of your devices, where you just log in to Mail.

How to use the Mail Ru cloud? In fact, everything is very simple. On the example of the web interface:

• Button "Download" - saving files from the device to the cloud.

You can upload files to the cloud with a simple drag and drop

• The "Create" button with a drop-down list - creating folders, documents, tables and presentations.

In the Mail.ru cloud, you can create and edit text documents and Excel tables

• "Download" - this button answers the question of how to download a file from the mail ru cloud: select it with a checkmark and click it.

• "Delete" - delete the selected data.

Removing marked files from the cloud mail ru

• "Get link" - get the URL for downloading the file.

• "Set up access" - an option for collaboration. Allows Mail.Ru users invited by you to edit files in your storage or create new documents in a folder with public access.

To use the access settings, you need to mark the folder to which you want to provide access, and click "Configure access".

Then, in the window that opens, configure access settings.

AT this example made settings for collaboration in the Mail.ru cloud

it basic features web interface, they are duplicated in applications for computers, tablets and smartphones, which have their own "chips".

cloud on smartphone

The mobile application has a number of advantages. For example, you don’t need to upload photos from the phone’s memory to the Android version of the storage after taking them: just click on the blue button with a plus “Add” in the program

On smartphones running Android, it is possible to enable automatic download Photo and video taken by the camera phone.

On an iPhone, for the same purpose, you can use the autoload option from the application settings. If it is enabled, photos will be automatically uploaded to the cloud, freeing up phone memory. The "Autoload video" option works similarly.

To enable auto upload photos on your iPhone, you need to do the following:

• Go to settings by clicking on the corresponding icon in the upper left corner.

• Then go to the autoload settings menu and turn it on.

Please note that in order to save mobile traffic toggles "Only over Wi-Fi need to be turned on.

Advantages of the program

The main plus is access to the file from any place or device with the Internet, plus reliable data safety in the event of a breakdown of the gadget synchronized with the cloud. Besides:

• easy data transfer between many devices - you can forget about wires and Bluetooth;
• possibility sharing files and their editing, which can greatly facilitate the work on the project;
• view files without having to download them;
• mail.ru storage can be used instead of a memory card for photos and videos from a smartphone.

Some disadvantages

But there are also disadvantages. For example, on a free plan, you won’t be able to upload to the cloud large files - maximum size equals 2 GB. The disadvantages include, by modern standards, the meager amount of free storage. Only 8 GB.

How to remove mail ru cloud from computer

If you no longer need the application, then how to remove the cloud from your computer? Just like other programs, but with one note - the folder that was previously synchronized with the storage will remain and must be deleted manually. In general, the Mail.Ru cloud is a simple and convenient service that will help you simplify the work with files on many devices for free.

AT modern world Information is something that is vital for every person on a daily basis. This may be some personal data, documents, applications, and other things that may be required at any time. But since it is impossible to carry your own computer everywhere, you have to adapt something to transfer this information - CD / DVD media, flash drives and other drives. But this is not very convenient, because there is always a risk of losing your drive forever. And it is also not always possible to connect it to a tablet PC or smartphone. What to do in such a case?

To facilitate the fate of users, special storages for information have been developed that are accessible via the Internet for any device and from anywhere in the world. In order to upload or download information, you only need a stable connection in any way and a device that is capable of downloading this information. Such a repository is called the "Cloud", and there are now a myriad of them. But what is this Cloud from within?

The "cloud", speaking from a technical point of view, is an online storage consisting of a large number of servers connected in a huge network. Access to this storage is carried out through special sites or applications. Registration is required to get your place in this "warehouse" of information.

As a rule, after registration, some amount of space is available, which he can fill with files of any type. There are no restrictions on the number of files, only on their total size. If the user does not have enough free space allocated to him, he can pay for the extra space and use it at his own discretion. In some storages, you will have to pay extra for the ability to upload files over a certain size.

There is also a special technology that is designed to maximize the user's work with the storage. If you install a special application on the device, then the Cloud on the computer will be displayed as a new local disk. The only difference is that you will need the Internet to access it. But in general, it will resemble working with the data that is stored on a PC. Especially if the Internet speed is high enough so that there are no problems when loading and opening. For other devices without a gateway, the data will also be available through the Cloud Storage itself.

What are the advantages of Cloud?

This method compares favorably with storing information on a specially rented server, which used to be very often practiced by many firms and companies. In this case, there is no need to understand how the server works, maintain it and maintain it. No need to fill your head with unnecessary information. It is enough just to register, if necessary, pay for additional space and simply entrust the information to the cloud storage servers. Nothing more is required from the user. There are also a number of other advantages:

• You can upload and download information using absolutely any device (some variations are possible depending on the cloud storage itself), if you have Internet access.
• It follows from the first point that the breakdown or loss of a physical storage medium (computer, disk or flash drive) will not affect its safety in any way. If something was uploaded to the Cloud, it will remain there.
• There is no need to maintain a whole server, monitor it and pay for its operation. Since all the possibilities will most often not be used, there is no need to overpay.
• For large companies with branches across the country Cloud - good way store the necessary information and make it available to each employee.
• There is neither the possibility nor the need to support the operation of the Cloud - this is done by professionals with whom the user is unlikely to ever cross paths.

What are the downsides?

Nothing can be entirely positive. So in the case of the Cloud, not so significant, but still important disadvantages crept into its many advantages:

• Safety. The cloud is convenient to use. But at the same time, its security suffers from this convenience. The Cloud Server cannot provide complete protection of the user's personal data and information. However, experts say that it is just as easy to hack a regular computer connected to the network.
• The most obvious downside. It is forgotten almost immediately, but it is he who is the cornerstone of the Cloud's system of work. The storage does not work in the absence of the Internet. Trite and simple: if you do not have the Internet, then there will be no access to information stored in the Cloud. The most significant disadvantage, especially considering the habit of working with a cloud gateway. So do not rush to throw out flash drives, they still work without access to the Internet.
• Capabilities. To interact with the Cloud, it is not enough just to have access to the Internet. To ensure normal work with the storage, the communication channel is important: how accessible and fast it is. And again returning to the Internet - it is important stable work and quality. The worse it is, the more difficult it is to work with the cloud. Do not forget about the performance of the PC, which no less affects the storage capabilities.
• Performance. The provided opportunity to work with data on the clouds is inferior to the alternative of working directly with information on a computer.
• Chip with data loss. The cloud provides part of its volume for free. But not everyone has enough of this volume. And they make out paid storage. This is one of the main disadvantages. If the Cloud is not paid on time, there is a high probability of losing all data without the possibility of returning it. Of course. if the user does not have a copy of the data separate from the Cloud.
• Not free features. Considering the point above, some also make the paid storage option a minus. But the amount of payment for the use is insignificant. Details depend on the chosen storage.

Popular repositories

You should consider the most popular repositories in order to choose the most convenient for your own use.

One of the most popular Clouds from Google. Initially, in its place was Google Docs. The platform has since been expanded. Initially, the server was supposed to work with documents. It was transformed into a Cloud and added volume. Storage can hold 30 different types information: music, movies, documents, etc. The company provides 15 GB for free use.

Cloud storage from Yandex. As with Google, the server was originally built on something else. Before users used Yandex.People. Anyone can register in the system. Yandex.Disk will provide its user with 10 GB free of charge to use. The server has recently added features to automatically add photos and videos from cameras and digital media.

Originally called Microsoft SkyDrive, renamed in 2014. A file sharing function has been added to the cloud storage function. Provided with new Windows operating systems.

The main advantage of this Cloud is its integration with Office365, which allows you to immediately work with it from applications such as Excel, Power Point, etc. Free space is 5 GB. It used to be 15 GB, in some versions of operating systems you can find as much as 30 GB.