What is the cloud? A simple guide for non-tech people
REALReal: this changes something for you today.
SOFTWAREThe cloud just means files and apps stored on someone else's computers in large data centres, which you reach over the internet.
- Google Photos and iCloud keep your pictures in the cloud
- Gmail stores your email there
- Netflix streams films from the cloud
Why it is useful
You can open the same files from any device, and losing your phone does not mean losing your photos.
What to watch
Your data is only as safe as your password. Turn on two-step verification and keep an offline copy of anything precious.
