What You Need to Know about Cloud Storage

For many of those who regularly use a computer nowadays, one of the most common dilemmas they face is how to find enough storage space to hold all the data they have acquired so far.  Some individuals invest in bigger hard drives, while others would rather use external storage devices such as compact discs (CDs), external hard drives, or thumb drives (USBs).  There are even those who are desperate enough to resort to deleting entire folders containing old files just to make extra space for new information they would like to keep.  Fortunately, there is cloud storage, a more modern and an excellent alternative to conventional forms of data storage which is increasingly becoming popular nowadays.

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Trend Micro vs Kaspersky – Which One Is Better?

Choosing between two leading antivirus software can be difficult as the market is highly competitive. Kaspersky and Trend Micro have been the leaders in fighting against cyber criminals. If your computer runs on Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, then go for Kaspersky because it is mainly designed for it. Business customers can go for … Read more →

Cloud Computing and its future

Cloud computing providers deliver applications through the internet, which are accessed from web browsers, desktop and mobile apps, while the share information are stored on servers at a remote location. This is recognized as a key transformational trend in IT today. Cloud computing ensures flexibility at a time when demands on the data center are growing, … Read more →

Why Cloud Computing Is Safer Than Anything Else: Welcome Windows 8

Windows 8 is a huge change in the way we will use our computers compared to the past. We were introduced to personal computing by Windows many years ago. The idea was that we would use our computer and application, and we would save our information on our computers. The internet meant we could now … Read more →

Can the Federal Government Save Some Money by Switching to the Cloud?

The Federal government of the United States currently spends about $80 billion annually on the information technology that backs up its innumerable agencies and projects. When President Obama entered office more than two years ago, he created a new federal overseer position for the sole purpose of trying to streamline government communications technology. This new … Read more →

5 Reasons Why Google is About to Kick Ass with the Chromebook

It is not really surprising that Google has released the first real cloud experience with the launch of the Chromebook. There are mixed reviews, reports, comments, discussions and opinions flying around. Whatever anyone has to say, it probably won’t even matter. The Chromebook will work, and it will get its piece of the market once … Read more →

How Google protects your data in the cloud [video]

Not long ago, Amazon’s cloud computing had a breakdown over several days and Sony lost millions of customer details to hackers and had to shut down their Playstation Network for about a month while they patched things up, as you probably already know. While this video by Google is produced before the Amazon and Sony … Read more →

Facebook + Spotify (and how to use Spotify internationally)

Facebook and Spotify teams up to provide a new music service to Facebook users. The new service will probably be named “Facebook Music” or “Spotify on Facebook” and is said to be launched in as soon as just two weeks, according to Forbes. Apparently there’s no money shifting hands in this deal, Facebook doesn’t pay … Read more →

Facebook Doubles Size of Data Center in Oregon

Facebook first told us about their plans for building a data center in Oregon back in January this year, a data center more than 13,000 square meters big. They have now decided to add another 14,000 square meters to it, according to IDG News Service. First part of the construction is scheduled to be finished … Read more →

Top 9 Reasons That Cloud Computing Is The Future Of Software

1. Software-as-a-Service is easier to buy. Customers can pay on a monthly basis and walk away anytime they want. In fact, many SaaS vendors offer free trials or limited-functionality versions of their products. This allows customers to get a feel for the software before they invest their money. 2. With cloud computing, piracy is impossible. … Read more →

Mozy – Online Backup. Great, Except For Restoring iPhoto & Aperture 3

Dear Mozy, First let me say how thrilled I was when I first learned about you and your online backup services, I especially liked the part where I could get 2GB free and expand it with 0.5GB for each friend I referred – a great way to start out with your service. I also liked … Read more →

Get 2GB Free Online Backup Space With Mozy (Plus 500MB Extra)

I’m very happy to provide you with this tip on FREE online backup space for your Windows or Mac computer. There are several “cloud based” online backup providers out there these days, but I was looking for something for a client of mine, who needed to backup several Gigabytes of data to an external site, … Read more →