It took me a while to get the hang of it. Cloud storage that is. I wish I’d discovered it earlier. But then I’ve probably been like most of the general population and had a natural scepticism about something you can’t see or touch and is out of our direct control.

Cloud storage, for those newbs to this concept, is where you store your stuff on a server hosted by a company like Google or Dropbox. You access it via an internet browser or through an application that connects you to that server with a secure login. Think of it as just another drive like your C drive, only more secure.

This notion is an interesting following on from my previous post about PCs losing ground to mobile devices. Cloud storage have made this drift possible. And as I said, user convenience is a major driver.

A colleague of mine had once said “I don’t trust cloud storage” to which I said; “But you’ve been using internet banking for a while and you feel okay about that don’t you?”.

Cloud storage, to me, is the best thing since sliced bread (though I have to admit, I like cutting my own). The following articles explain the amazing benefits of using cloud storage instead of keeping your stuff on your computer.

What I love about cloud storage is I can move from device to device and my stuff moves with me. Another brilliant thing is the security of my data. I’ve set up a few measures such as 2-step authentication and now have a password management app. Gone are the days of concern about stolen or broken devices. I can retrieve my data and docs in no time at all.

Is it time to back up your life into the cloud?Computers Mobiles Digital Life News Illustration: Karl Hilzinger As cloud storage becomes all but free, is it time to rethink your online back-up regime? These days most people have turned to the cloud as an off-site back-up solution, perhaps combined with a home Network Attached Storage drive tucked away in their study.

via Smh

Here’s another great article called Why I’m Living in the Cloud and Never Coming Back by Cam Lincoln in Culture Desk, who tells us why he’s a great cloud enthusiast.