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Cloud computing is a broad term that covers any type of computing or storage service that's delivered to users from remote servers. This type of service has technically been in place for years, with online email services being one common example.

As technology has advanced, more and more types of services can now be provided from the cloud, such as file storage and the ability to run entire programs without having them installed on your computer. This article is focusing on emerging cloud storage services. Some typical questions:

Why would I want to use cloud storage?

Convenience. Moving files to the cloud can allow you to easily transfer files between PCs, tablets, smartphones and other devices, as well as share files with other people.

It's also a good way to have backup copies of your most important data - even the most reliable hard drives can unexpectedly crash and wipe out everything you have stored.

Is cloud storage safe?

So far, yes. Services typically encrypt the data, and you can choose which files to share and which you'd rather keep private. Additionally, modern hackers are more likely to try to find ways to steal money than to mess with photos of your children.

What are my choices for cloud storage?

There are a lot of different services out there, but here are four of the biggest ones. For all of these, getting your data online is typically as easy as creating login information and moving your files.

Storage/price: 5GB free, each additional 20GB is $5 per year.

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Cloud computing has pros and cons - mostly pros