{"id":388445,"date":"2022-01-01T23:00:35","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T20:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2022-01-01T23:00:35","modified_gmt":"2022-01-01T20:00:35","slug":"what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is Cloud Storage, and Why Should You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2c2d72be891\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#What_Is_Cloud_Storage\" >What Is Cloud Storage?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Cloud_Storage_Benefits\" >Cloud Storage Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Saving_Space_and_File_Backup\" >Saving Space and File Backup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Saving_Money\" >Saving Money<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Access_Everywhere\" >Access Everywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Continuous_Sync\" >Continuous Sync<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Cloud_Storage_Drawbacks\" >Cloud Storage Drawbacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-cloud-storage-and-why-should-you-use-it\/#Is_Cloud_Storage_Safe\" >Is Cloud Storage Safe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#What Is Cloud Storage, and Why Should You Use It?&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-776754 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_582511180.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_582511180.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/shutterstock_582511180.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/server-room-data-center-cloud-blue-582511180\" data-credittext=\"sdecoret\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-illustration\/server-room-data-center-cloud-blue-582511180\">sdecoret\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the best and easiest ways to store data is to use cloud storage. Huge corporations like Microsoft, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le, and even Google\u2014not to mention dozens of smaller providers\u2014let you store files offsite for a monthly fee. But what is cloud storage exactly, and how does it work?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Cloud_Storage\"><\/span>What Is Cloud Storage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In short, cloud storage is when you store your files and data via the internet rather than on your own computer. Instead of filling up your own hard drive, you sign up to a paid service\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dropbox.com\/\">Dropbox<\/a> is probably the best-known example\u2014and put your files on its servers.<\/p>\n<p>This means your files are kept on the internet and accessible from anywhere and from any device: just log into the service with your password, and there they are. Most cloud storage services will let you view your files online, with some, like Google Workspace, even letting you work on documents and spreadsheets.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Storage_Benefits\"><\/span>Cloud Storage Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are some very good reasons to use cloud storage. You can use it to free up space on your own computer or use it as backup, all while being able to access files from anywhere. Let\u2019s take a look at some of the main advantages.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_Space_and_File_Backup\"><\/span>Saving Space and File Backup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you offload files to the cloud rather than storing them locally, your hard drive won\u2019t fill up as quickly, which usually translates into better performance, especially for solid-state drives. Even if your hard drive is of the spinning variety, though, it\u2019s always good to be able to clear up some space. For example, if your photo collection is taking up space you\u2019d prefer to use for a new video <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, instead of moving files from your hard drive to the cloud, you can also duplicate them and create a backup. There are dedicated companies that offer this service\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/775235\/https:\/\/www.idrive.com\/\">IDrive<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.backblaze.com\/\">Backblaze<\/a>, to name but two\u2014but you can also set it up yourself using no-code automation software like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zapier.com\/\">Zapier<\/a>. Either way, if something happens to your computer, your files will be safe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is No-Code, and Is It The Future of Tech?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Saving_Money\"><\/span>Saving Money<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s also a financial incentive: the other way to get more storage is to get a new hard drive, either by slotting one into your computer or getting an external one.<\/p>\n<p>Although there are definitely some benefits to using extra hard drives over cloud storage (more on that later), one downside is that they are a large up-front cost. Cloud storage services, on the other hand, are paid either by year or per month, meaning you can spread out what you spend a little better.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, many cloud storage services have free plans: smart use of free cloud storage offerings might mean you never have to spend a penny on storage at all, especially if your needs are modest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_Everywhere\"><\/span>Access Everywhere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>However handy saving space and money are, though, the two main benefits of cloud storage is the fact that you have access everywhere and that files sync continuously. The first of these is the simplest: no matter where you are or what device you have with you, you can access your cloud storage account\u2014provided you have internet access and the password.<\/p>\n<p>If you shoot a cool video on your smartphone, you can edit it on your desktop PC by simply uploading it to the cloud. If you need to quickly edit a work document on your smartphone during your commute, you can do so without opening up your laptop on a crowded train. Having files available to you no matter where you are comes in handy more often than you might think.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s what spurred on the creation of Dropbox, the first widely available cloud storage provider. The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.dropbox.com\/topics\/company\/meet-the-team-part-1\">story goes<\/a> that Drew Houston, one of the founders of the company, had a habit of forgetting his USB thumb drives exactly when he needed them. Existing ways of storing and retrieving data from the web at the time were slow and buggy, so he created his own service.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continuous_Sync\"><\/span>Continuous Sync<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Dropbox is also responsible for the last big benefit of cloud storage, continuous sync. As great as it is to have files available everywhere, it can become annoying if changes aren\u2019t reflected across all devices, especially if using a single storage account with multiple people\u2014usually in a work environment.<\/p>\n<p>As such, most services will offer some kind of continuous synchronization\u2014and you may want to avoid ones that don\u2019t. Though it sounds intimidating, continuous sync, or usually just \u201csync,\u201d just means that files are constantly being updated, no matter if they\u2019re just in the cloud or are also duplicated on a physical hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>The upshot is that, no matter which device you\u2019re accessing a file from, you\u2019re always using the latest version. It\u2019s a great innovation and probably the final piece that makes the cloud storage puzzle complete.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cloud_Storage_Drawbacks\"><\/span>Cloud Storage Drawbacks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You could fill a book on the advantages of cloud storage, but in all fairness, there are some drawbacks, too. The main issue is that as great as all the above sounds, you need to have an internet connection to make use of any of it.<\/p>\n<p>Also, it needs to be a decent connection, too, unless you really like your syncs taking minutes on end. If you are somewhere where the internet connection is spotty, then cloud storage isn\u2019t a great option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Cloud_Storage_Safe\"><\/span>Is Cloud Storage Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The second biggest question is whether cloud storage is safe. The answer here is that it very much depends on the service you\u2019re with. Dropbox, for example, has a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cloudwards.net\/dropbox-security\/\">history of breaches<\/a>, some of them quite serious. As a lot of people store a lot of files with cloud storage services, these providers become juicy targets for hackers.<\/p>\n<p>Anything online can be accessed by anybody, so, yes, there\u2019s a chance your files could be accessed by online criminals. As such, you really shouldn\u2019t keep sensitive files stored online\u2014whether it\u2019s nude pictures or company secrets, keep that stuff on your hard drive.<\/p>\n<p>The other reason for that is that not all cloud storage services have iron-clad privacy policies. Many leave room for interpretation, so it could be that employees of the company could, perhaps, have access to the files you store. There\u2019s no evidence this happens, but there\u2019s no evidence it doesn\u2019t, either.<\/p>\n<p>All that said, though, the benefits of cloud storage outweigh the drawbacks, especially if you don\u2019t use it for anything too sensitive. 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