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 | Now that Apple has launched its free iCloud wireless file management service, millions of people are beginning to immerse themselves even more in the world of cloud computing. Have you tried it yet? For those who aren't as familiar using cloud-based systems, it can take some getting used to. Instead of files hidden away in the corners of your home computers, now they may simply exist "out there" somewhere. | |
What Is Cloud Computing?
The name "iCloud" is a reference to the Internet as a general purpose environment where people can do interesting things (but it hardly ever rains). Of course, cloud computing has both pros and cons like any technology.
| Did The Latest BlackBerry Outage Teach You a Lesson?
One big problem with any large scale public network is what happens when it goes down for an extended period of time. It happened last week to RIM, leaving large numbers of BlackBerry device unable to communicate properly. If people become too reliant on any large scale service like a cloud computing system, their work and life can be seriously disrupted with just one technical glitch.
| Methods for Network File Transfers Between PCs
There are many methods to transfer files between two PCs, ranging from conventional portable drives to wireless networking. Increasingly, "the cloud" is also becoming a more viable option.
| READERS RESPOND: How Big Is Your Computer Network?
"Planning to set up a network for a church that is three blocks away from a womens' shelter and both places together have a total of about 42 computers - the church has a classrooom with 20 kids and the shelter has twenty rooms for homeless women. Also would like to put a computer in main office and in the church lobby... ." -carlsandin
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