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V recent times not only computer, but also mobile technologies... In this regard, the issue of safe storage of relatively large amounts of information has become very acute. And for this, many IT corporations offer users of any type of device the use of so-called cloud services. How to use the cloud and services included in basic set any developer, now it will be considered.

What is cloud storage?

First, let's define what kind of service it is. Roughly speaking, this is file storage in the form of allocated disk space on a company providing such services.

In other words, in a sense, it can be called a kind of virtual flash drive, on which a certain amount of data is placed. However, if you need to carry a USB device with you at all times to access the downloaded information, then such a service (for example, the Mail.Ru cloud or the corresponding Google service) can be accessed from both a computer and a mobile device. That is, in the cloud itself, files are synchronized, and you can view or download them just by entering your registration data (although in some cases this is not required).

Much has been written about how to use the cloud. Now let's pay attention to some main points, and also consider the simplest principles of its use, explaining the situation in detail.

Most popular services

It goes without saying that initially, to use such storages, you need to decide on a service provider, that is, choose the most acceptable service for yourself.

Today there are many such services. The most popular are the following:

Before figuring out how to use each type of cloud, it should be noted that these services are somewhat unequal when compared with each other. The fact is that some storages can be accessed exclusively from a computer terminal, while others imply synchronization of both computers, and mobile devices... Sometimes you need a specialized application that plays the role of a kind of explorer, sometimes just an Internet browser is enough.

The same applies to the free disk space allocated for storing your files, as well as paying for additional space on a remote server. In any case, most of the services are very similar to each other.

What should you pay attention to before starting work?

Now let's look at some important points, without which the use of cloud services is out of the question.

The very first and most important thing is preliminary registration, and in some cases it does not matter at all whether it will be done via the Internet using a regular browser or a special computer or mobile application. The whole process takes a few minutes.

Mobile devices with operating systems installed on them differ favorably from stationary systems. The fact is that when you first turn on to access some advanced features or stores like AppStore or Google play (Play Market) the system initially prompts you to create an account (registered email address and password). At the same time, the smartphone or tablet already has preinstalled app to work with cloud services. For convenience, their stationary counterparts can be installed on a computer or laptop (although access can also be obtained through a browser).

Allocated disk space

Another important point is the amount of disk space that the user initially receives in a free version. As a rule, the volume on different services ranges from 5 to 50 GB. If this is not enough, you will have to increase the storage volume and pay a certain amount for this, which includes the cost of acquiring more volume and maintenance over a certain period of use, which, by the way, can also be different.

General principles

As for how to use the cloud in its broadest sense, everything is quite simple here. After registration, the user only needs to add folders and files, contacts and much more to the storage.

At the same time, in the settings section, he can add friends who, along with him, will upload files to the server or edit them (the simplest example is Dropbox). Often new users can use their own passwords to log into the system.

But here's what's interesting. When installing special program on a computer, access to files in the cloud is much faster than when you launch the same Internet browser. The same can be said for synchronization. It is enough to place the files in the application folder, and synchronization will be performed instantly for all users who have access rights to the service. Let's consider the most popular repositories.

Cloud Mail.Ru

So, as mentioned above, you first need to create an email box, after entering which, the cloud service will be displayed on the panel at the top in the projects tab. This is the Mile cloud. How do I use it? As easy as pie.

Initially, 25 GB of disk space is offered. carried out with the help of the corresponding button, which can be used to add several objects at once. The limitation applies only to the size of the uploaded file - it should not exceed 2 GB. Before starting the download, you can use additional functions, for example, create and then just as easily files can be moved and deleted. Please note: there is no "Recycle Bin" in it, as in the same Yandex service, so it will not be possible to recover deleted information.

The function of creating, viewing or editing files can be very useful. Let's say we have Word document(or it is created directly in the repository). Changing it directly in the cloud is as easy as if the user were launching the editor on their computer. At the end of the work, save the changes, after which synchronization occurs again.

Yandex cloud: how to use it?

With the Yandex service, in principle, the situation is almost identical. The functional set, in general, does not differ much.

But the developers of this service thought that the user could delete files by accident. This is where the so-called "Trash" comes to the rescue, into which information is placed upon deletion. It works like a standard computer service. True, data recovery tools are not applicable to it if they have already been deleted from the "Recycle Bin". However, the function is quite useful.

Google Drive storage

Now let's move on to another powerful service called Google Cloud. How do I use Google Disk? There are no fundamental differences compared to other services. But here access can be obtained from a mobile device (built-in service), and using a utility installed on a computer (not to mention logging in through an Internet browser). With a phone or tablet, everything is simple, let's look at a computer program.

We will assume that the account has already been created. After activating it, the user gets 5 GB of storage. Upgrading to 25 GB will cost you approximately $ 2.50. Install the application on the computer, after which the service folder appears on the Desktop (it is also displayed in Explorer).

As it is already clear, it is enough to place the files in this directory, and synchronization will take place. During operation, the program "hangs" in the system tray in the form of an icon. Right-clicking brings up an additional menu, where you can view the available volume for downloading files, make personalized settings, expand storage space, shut down, etc.

One point is especially worth noting here. As it turns out, copying files to a program folder on a computer and then downloading them from the cloud to a mobile device turns out to be much faster than connecting a gadget to a computer and then copying them using Windows.

ICloud and iCloud Drive services

Finally, let's take a look at how to use Apple's cloud. There are two services (iCloud and iCloud Drive), which are pre-installed on the iPhone or iPad in accordance with the version of the operating system installed on the device. In fact, iCloud Drive is an updated version of iCloud, and for it to work correctly, take into account that the mobile gadget must meet the stated technical requirements: iOS 8 on the device itself. Computer - Windows 7 or higher with iCloud extension for Windows or a computer terminal with Mac OS X 10.10 or OS X Yosemite.

Initially, after logging into the service, folders created by default will be displayed there. Their number may vary depending on the settings of the computer and the client on the mobile device. How to use the cloud on an iPhone? In principle, there is nothing supernatural about this. It is enough to launch the application on the gadget (switch the launch slider to the on state) and enter using account... Another thing is when the entrance is supposed to be from a computer. Here you will need to use the settings menu of the program itself and select the inclusion already there.

Another minus is enough low speed synchronization (this is recognized by all). And one more, the most unpleasant moment. If you migrate from iCloud to iCloud Drive without updating all devices to the required configuration, the data in the old cloud will simply not be available, so be vigilant.

Conclusion

That is, in short, everything related to the question of how to use the Cloud application or services of the same name. Of course, far from all the possibilities of such services are considered here, but, so to speak, only general principles(basics) of work. However, even with such minimal knowledge, any newly registered user will be able to carry out basic operations in 5-10 minutes.

Cloud Mail.Ru is a cloud storage on the Internet and a data synchronization solution with support for popular desktop and mobile platforms.

You can access your files, photos and documents from any device and anywhere with an active internet. Cloud storage will save space on hard drives your computers or in the memory of your smartphone / tablet.

The reliability of file storage on the Internet is ensured by the backup system and anti-virus scan.

Overview of Cloud Mail.Ru features

Support for popular platforms

Cloud Mail.Ru works on all the most popular desktop and mobile platforms: Windows, Mac OS X, smartphones and Android tablets, iPhone, iPad and Windows Phone. Functionality apps allow you to take advantage of the Cloud no matter what device you have.

The speed of file transfer in the cloud storage depends only on the capabilities of your Internet connection.

8GB free space

Cloud Mail.Ru for each user offers 8 GB of space on the cloud disk for free. You can store any type of files, including photos, videos, music, presentations, documents.

Synchronization and backup files

For reliable file protection, create a folder on your computer, save your files in it and synchronize it with the Cloud. Even if the computer breaks down HDD, all your files will be saved on the Internet, and you can access them. For reliability, Mail.Ru also uses backup of your files on different data centers to avoid data loss.

You can enable auto-upload of the taken photos and videos on your smartphone or tablet (iOS and Android). This will allow you to save files even in the event of a loss or failure of a mobile device. Automatic syncing also allows you to delete files from your device and free up space for new photos and videos.

Shared folders. File sharing

The Shared Folders feature allows you to share files and make changes to content with others. For example, you can share photos with friends, organize group work on a project, or replenish shared folder with educational materials.

Integration with Mail.Ru Mail

The cloud is integrated with your mailbox Mail.Ru. You can save any of the files received in the message to the Cloud or, by sending a new message, attach files to it from cloud storage, mail or computer.

Anti-virus scanning of files

All files that you save or transfer in the Mail.Ru Cloud are scanned using Kaspersky Anti-Virus technologies. This helps protect all of your devices from malware infection. Infected files are blocked and become inaccessible for downloading by other users.

You no longer need cables and flash drives to exchange files between computers and mobile gadgets. If the devices have access to the Internet, files can “fly” between them “on the cloud”. More precisely, they can "settle" in the cloud storage, which is a collection of servers scattered around the world (combined into one virtual - cloud server), where users place their data for free or for free. In the cloud, files are stored in the same way as on a computer hard drive, but they are accessible not from one, but from different devices who are able to connect to it.

Every second or third Internet user has already taken the technology cloud storage data into service and uses it with pleasure, but someone is still saving with flash drives. After all, not everyone knows about such an opportunity, and some simply cannot decide which service to choose and how to use it. Well, let's figure it out together.

What are cloud storage from the user's point of view and how they work

If you look at the eyes of an inexperienced user, cloud storage is a common application. All it does is create a folder on the computer under its own name. But not simple. Everything that you put into it is simultaneously copied to the same cloud-based Internet server and becomes available from other devices. The size of this folder is limited and can grow within the limits of the disk space allocated to you (on average from 2 GB).

If the cloud storage application is running and the computer (mobile gadget) is connected to global network, data on the hard drive and in the cloud is synchronized in real time. At autonomous work and also when the application is not running, all changes are only saved in the local folder. When the machine is connected to the Internet, access to the storage becomes possible, including through a browser.

Files and folders uploaded to the cloud are full-fledged web objects, just like any content on Internet sites and ftp storages. You can link to them and share links with other people, even those who do not use this service. But only those to whom you yourself have allowed it can download or see an object from your repository. In the cloud, your data is hidden from prying eyes and are securely password protected.

The bulk of cloud services have additional functionality - a file viewer, built-in document editors, screenshot tools, etc. This, plus the amount of space provided, creates the main differences between them.

Is a cloud storage service that needs no introduction to Windows users. Still, after all, in the latest releases of this OS (in the top ten), it just climbs on top of everything on the screen, as it is set to autostart by default.

For Windows users, the advantage of the Microsoft OneDrive service over its counterparts is perhaps only one thing - it does not need to be installed. You also do not need to create a separate account for it - to enter the cloud, you just need to enter your Microsoft account information.

The owner of one account Microsoft OneDrive provides 5 GB of free disk space to store any information. To get additional volume, you will have to pay extra. The maximum is 5 TB and costs 3 399 rubles per year, however, this package includes not only disk space, but also Office application 365 (home edition). More affordable tariff plans are 1 TB (2,699 rubles per year - storage and Office 365 personal) and 50 GB (140 rubles per month - only storage).

Additional features of all tariffs:

  • Supports other operating systems - Mac OS X, iOS and Android.
  • View and edit documents using the built-in Office suite applications.
  • Remote access to all content on the computer (not just the OneDrive folders) where the service is installed and your Microsoft account is used.
  • Creation of photo albums.
  • Built-in messenger (Skype).
  • Create and store text notes.
  • Search.

Paid versions only:

  • Creation of links with a limited duration.
  • Offline folders.
  • Multi-page scanning with saving documents in a PDF file.

In general, the service is good, but sometimes there are problems with logging into your account. If you are going to work with the web version of the storage (through a browser) and log into it with a different IP address than before, Microsoft sometimes triggers a verification of your account ownership, which is quite time-consuming.

There have also been complaints about the removal of user-generated content from OneDrive - when Microsoft suspected it was counterfeit.

Is one of the oldest cross-platform cloud storage. Unlike the previous one, it supports all major operating systems, as well as some rarely used ones, such as Symbian and MeeGo. The service is very easy to use, fast and stable.

For free, a DropBox user is provided with only 2 GB of disk space for storing personal files, but this amount can be doubled by creating and attaching another one to your account - a work one (which can actually be personal). Together this will make 4 GB.

Switching between personal and working disk space on the DropBox website and in the application is carried out without logging out of your account (you do not need to enter your username and password each time). On the computer for both accounts, separate folder- 2 GB each.

DropBox, as expected, also has several tariff plans... About free it was said above, Paid is "Plus" (1 TB, $ 8.25 per month, intended for personal use), "Standard" (2 TB, $ 12.50 per month, for business), "Advanced" (unlimited volume, $ 20 per month for 1 user) and "Enterprise" (unlimited volume, individually set price). The difference between the latter two lies in the set of additional options.

In addition to storage, free users have access to:

  • Document collaboration service DropBox Paper.
  • Share links and create shared folders.
  • File change log with the ability to restore them to previous version(up to 30 days).
  • Commenting on files - both your own and other users, if the file is available for viewing.
  • Search function.
  • Receive event notifications (individually configurable).
  • Automatic download of photos from the camera (by the way, for enabling this option some time ago, DropBox provided users with additional space).
  • Choice of full or selective synchronization.
  • Data encryption during storage and transmission.

The possibilities of paid tariffs can be listed for a very long time, therefore, we will note only the main ones:

  • Remotely wipe data from DropBox on a lost or stolen device.
  • Link expiration date.
  • Two-factor account authentication.
  • Setting access levels to different data.
  • Enhanced protection of information class HIPAA / HITECH (safe storage of medical records).
  • 24/7 technical support.

DropBox is, if not the best, then a very decent service. Despite the small volume of free space by today's standards, it is used by millions of people around the world.

Mega (Megasynk)

As it is clear from the description, Amazon Web Services is focused only on the corporate sector and is not intended to store albums with photos of cats, although it is possible that someone uses it for this as well. After all, cloud storage of files - Amazon Glacier, like Yandex disk, provides users with 10 free GB. Additional storage costs $ 0.004 per GB per month.

Comparing Amazon Glacier with the web resources described above is perhaps incorrect, since they have slightly different purposes. The functionality and capabilities of this service are determined by business objectives, including:

  • Uninterrupted operation, increased reliability.
  • Compliance with enhanced data protection standards.
  • Multilingual interface.
  • Unlimited volume (additional charge extension).
  • Ease of use and flexibility of settings.
  • Integration with other Amazon Web Services.

Those interested in Amazon's capabilities can check out the full AWS product documentation on the official website.

Mail.ru

It takes the second or third place in the popularity rating of web file storage among the Russian-speaking audience. In terms of the set of features, it is comparable to Google Drive and Yandex Disk: it, like them, contains web applications for creating and editing documents (texts, tables, presentations) and a screenshotter (a utility for taking screenshots). It is also integrated with other Mail.ru projects - mail, social networks "My World" and "Odnoklassniki", the service "Mail. Dating ”, etc., has a convenient file viewer with a flash player and is also quite affordable (for those who do not have enough allocated space).

The free disk space of the Mail cloud is 8 GB (previously, this figure has changed several times). The premium rate for 64 GB costs 690 rubles per year. For 128 GB you will have to pay 1,490 rubles per year, for 256 GB - 2,290 rubles per year. The maximum volume is 512 GB, it will cost 3,790 rubles per year.

Other functions of the service are not much different from similar ones. It:

  • Shared folders.
  • Synchronization.
  • Built-in search.
  • The ability to share links.

The Mail.ru client application runs on Windows, OS X, iOS and Android.

Cloud storage is a proprietary web service for owners of smartphones and tablets from the same manufacturer. Designed for storage backups data from mobile devices - multimedia content, OS files and other things at the discretion of the user.

Client Samsung app Cloud is preinstalled on phones and tablets released after the second half of 2016 (more precisely, after Samsung release Galaxy Note 7). Registration of an account on the service is possible only through it, apparently, to filter out strangers.

Free storage is 15 GB. An additional 50 GB costs $ 0.99 per month, and 200 GB costs $ 2.99.

iCloud (Apple)

- the favorite among cloud storage of data among users Apple products... Still, because it is free (though not very roomy) and is integrated with other apple services. The service is designed to store backup copies of data from iPhone, iPad and iPod, as well as user media files, mail and documents (the latter are automatically synchronized with the contents of iCloud Drive).

Free capacity iCloud storage is 5 GB. Additional storage is priced at $ 0.99 for 50GB, $ 2.99 for 200GB, and $ 9.99 for 2TB.

The iCloud client application supports operating Mac systems OS X, iOS and Windows. An official application for Android has not been developed, but owners of devices based on this OS can view mail from the Apple cloud on their device.

Chinese service completes the top parade of cloud storage. As you can see from the screenshot, it is clearly not adapted for us. Why is it needed then, if there are Russian, European and American analogues that are more familiar to a Russian-speaking person? The point is, Baidu gives users a terabyte of free disk space. For this, it is worth overcoming translation difficulties and other obstacles.

Signing up for Baidu Cloud is significantly more time consuming than the competition. It requires confirmation with a code sent via SMS, and no SMS from a Chinese server arrives at Russian, Belarusian and Ukrainian numbers. Our fellow citizens have to get out with the help of rent virtual number phone, but that's not all. The second difficulty is that the account cannot be registered to some email addresses. In particular, on gmail services(Google blocked in China), fastmail and Yandex. And the third difficulty is the need to install the Baidu Cloud mobile application on a phone or tablet, since this is exactly what 1 TB is given (when registering on a computer, you will receive only 5 GB). And it, as you know, is completely in Chinese.

Aren't you scared? Go for it - and you will be rewarded. Information on how to create an account on Baidu with your own hands is on the Internet.

This note is intended for users not familiar with cloud data storage - for those who do not know how to start using them.

Today we will talk about what a "cloud" for storing files is. Let's talk about the choice. Let's try to create.

What is cloud storage?

"Cloud" is the space allocated to the user on the hard disk of a server located on the Internet. This space can be used like a regular folder, as if it were located on your computer.

Indeed, when the cloud is connected to your computer, a special folder is created on it. The peculiarity of this folder is as follows: everything that gets into it is immediately transferred to the cloud. In one word - content local folder, is synchronized with the exact same folder on the server.

What does the use of the "cloud" give to a common user?

For a simple user, cloud storage offers many interesting advantages:

On this moment, there are a huge number of storages of various sizes. There are domestic and foreign ones. Dropbox and Google Drive can be distinguished from foreign ones. Domestic - Cloud @ Mail.Ru, Yandex.Disk.

It would be wrong not to mention Chinese technologies that allow the user to store more than a terabyte of data. Perhaps such proposals are suitable for someone, but something inside suggests that it is not logical to store 1 TB of photos or documents on a server in China.

So, let's begin. If you have mail on Yandex, Mail.Ru, GMail - congratulations! You do not need to register anywhere else. Cloud storage is available to users of these services immediately.

For those who have google account- Drive.Google.Ru

For Yandex account owners - Yandex.Disk

At the time of this writing, 100 GB is available to us in our Cloud @ Mail.Ru storage, since a promotion was carried out several years ago. Now, when registering for the service, you will be given not much, not a little - 25 GB of cloud space.

On Yandex.Disk we have 10 GB of usable space, Google kindly provided us with 15 GB for three services - Photos, Mail, and the Disk itself.

It would be a sin not to mention another foreign storage popular in Russia - Dropbox.com

Initially, this storage allows you to use only 2 GB of "cloud" space. But this volume can be increased several times practically in a matter of seconds after registration. You need to complete a few simple tasks, but more on that later.

Cloud storage client

Each self-respecting cloud storage service has its own application that allows you to automate all the processes of storage, synchronization, and data management. All of the above services have applications for PC, MAC, iOS, Android, and Linux.

When you install such an application on any device, a special directory is created on it - a folder with the name of the cloud. Exactly what will fall into this folder and will be synchronized with the cloud.

Applications allow you to import files from flash drives connected to a PC, and mobile app can send photos taken by a smartphone to the cloud.

By installing the application on all your devices, you will get rid of many problems arising from the storage and movement of data. For example, as mentioned above, photos from your smartphone will almost instantly go to the cloud and then to your computers - home, and, if desired, to work. The same thing happens with documents - by saving unfinished work to the cloud, you can finish it at home. The benefits of cloud technology are immediately apparent.

You can download applications for Android and iOS in the respective stores, while for PC and MAC you just need to go to the storage site and download the client.

Connecting to Dropbox from scratch

Create a cloud to store files

Let's try to sign up for cloud storage - Dropbox. To get started - follow this link. Fill in the fields: Name, Surname, mail and Password, put tick agreement with the terms of service. Click the button <Зарегистрироваться> .

Immediately after that, you will be redirected to a page where you will be asked to download the Dropbox client. Previously, this was not the case, apparently they decided to take the "bull by the horns" right away.

The web installer for the client program is downloaded and must be run. Actually, this is what the following screen offers:

The client will begin downloading and then installing it on your computer.

Completion of the installation will be marked with a blue rectangular window asking you to start and open Dropbox.

Ahead of you are 4 or 5 screens with a story about the capabilities of the storage. You can read it, or you can skip it - you will find all this perfectly later yourself.


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And now the long-awaited moment has come. Your computer now has new folder — Dropbox.

Log in quickly

Let's go to your account on the Dropbox website. In order to do this quickly (do not enter your username and password), open your newly created Dropbox folder, click on any empty space right click mouse and select the item with the blue box icon "View on Dropbox.com"
A browser should open and after a couple of seconds, you will be taken to your account in the storage. What's so interesting about that?

Information

If we click on our name we will see detailed information about our capabilities.

Here we see that we have been given only 2 GB of disk space for our needs. "Little" - you say, and you will be absolutely right. 2GB for our time is negligible. Why do people use Dropbox?

  • Reliable
  • Cross-platform (macOS, iOS, Windows, Linux, Android)
  • Free of charge
  • Good download speed
  • Flexible file management options
  • Viewing most documents in the web interface
  • Editing documents in the web interface
  • There is an opportunity to "earn" additional space, but more on that below.
  • Many sites allow their service to interact with your storage

Email confirmation

In order for us to fully utilize the data warehouse, it is necessary to confirm the email address. If the letter did not come to your mail - re-request it right here, on home page storage:

Let's check the mail - the letter is there:

Let's open the envelope and click on the blue confirmation button:

We will be redirected to the page where we will be thanked for the confirmation:

Now, we can work with the cloud in peace.

Let's create a folder and "share"

Let's try to create a folder with any name. We will call the name of the girl with whom we plan to exchange data using the cloud.

A small window will pop up in which:

  1. Enter friend's e-mail
  2. Assigning authority to a friend
  3. Share!

In the same second, a message will be sent to Dropbox on a friend's computer that you have shared a folder with him, and if he agrees, your folder will be added to his account and become shared.

"Earning" extra space

Dropbox lets you expand your storage space with all sorts of promotions. For example, for each invited friend (who installed Dropbox) you will receive an additional 500 MB of disk space.

And in general it will not hurt to complete all the tasks proposed by the system and you will be rewarded.

To be honest - 16 GB is probably not the limit of a free account. Old account of one of the regular visitors to the site:

Learn more about cloud storage capabilities

Create a direct link to a file / folder

It has already been written above that Dropbox, and any other cloud, allows flexible management, and especially file sharing. One of the examples was already above. What if you don't want to create a shared resource with someone in the cloud? Then you can simply send the link by mail, to VK, Odnoklassniki, etc. Open Dropbox on your computer, right-click on the file you want to link to, and click on the appropriate item.

Home and work computers

Set up Dropbox with your account for 2, 3, or more computers, and they will all sync! Home, work, visiting mom, grandmother - it doesn't matter. You can always complete the work by opening the desired file.

View and edit any type of document

Almost any storage allows you to view any document - video, animation, photo, office documents almost any format. The latter can also be edited directly in the cloud (for example, if your home computer No office applications, or for example you want to quickly edit from a tablet). Documents open with a simple click on a file on the cloud site. Additional option allows you to switch to edit mode.

Taking screenshots

Taking a screenshot with Dropbox is easy. Yandex.Disk has the function of instant editing, which Dropbox cannot boast of. And nevertheless, in order to save the screenshot to the folder C: \ Users \ Username \ Dropbox \ Screenshots you just need to press a button on keyboard.

You can immediately “share” the screenshot using the above method and send it to a friend. All screenshots for this note were made with Dropbox and processed in regular Paint.

Transferring Pictures from Smartphone to Storage

If you have the Dropbox app installed on your smartphone, you can customize it so that your photos and videos are instantly sent to the cloud, and therefore to your home computer.

Interaction with web services

Many web services that work with files (for example, online converters sound files), to speed up the loading and unloading of audio photos video files use cloud storage very heavily. You specify a link to a file in the cloud - and it "wanders" into the editor in a matter of seconds. By editing, you provide access to the cloud, and the file is uploaded to the cloud in a couple of seconds. You can leave the service, and the client will download the file from the storage to the computer.

A good example is the service for cutting and pasting audio files www.mp3cut.ru, which is on the first line for the request "cut a song online".

As you can see, it supports downloading from two popular storages, plus VK (why not cloud storage?).

Conclusion

We really hope we were able to help you. Per cloud technologies a future that has already arrived. Remember the same ChromeOS - without the Internet it is of little use operating system, but connect to the network and it will bloom. Everything is built on the cloud.

Why this particular repository was chosen today - a lot has been written above. The goal of this article is to briefly describe the capabilities of file storages. They are built according to the same principle. Difference in volumes, speeds, appearance, etc. Try, register, install, work. Your data will always be safe and sound, no matter what happens.

If you are interested in more detailed description Dropbox, or if you want to see something similar for other cloud storage - write in the comments

In 2014, the mail.ru company decided to improve the work of its cloud storage, thus a popular service today appeared - the mail.ru cloud.

In this article, we will cover all the secrets of a cloud service.

Sign in to the cloud and get started

Any user who has email meil.ru can log into the cloud drive. You can enter your account at the link https://cloud.mail.ru/

Interesting! The program "Cloud from mail.ru" allows you to download and transfer a file faster, thanks to the ftp protocol. This protocol Provides simplified access to the server, which helps to save memory and increase the speed of uploading and downloading user data.

After the user logs into the cloud for the first time, they will be provided with 25 GB of free space for free.

This is a fairly large amount compared to similar cloud storage, which provide its users from one to twenty GB of free space.

A few months ago, Mail.ru decided to conduct a full-scale campaign to attract new customers to its service.

Each registered client receives not only free 25 GB of memory, but he also has the opportunity to become the owner of 1 TB of space on the cloud for free.

To take advantage of this opportunity and get a terabyte of memory, you just need to register in the system.

In time it will happen automatic setting user profile and additional free space will appear.

Basic cloud activities. Brief instruction

It is worth noting that the cloud works on the principle of the webdav protocol, which allows several users to edit the same document in real time at once.

This function is very convenient for use in large companies, because it allows you to significantly save time for the constant transfer of the same file to different users.

In the cloud itself, users can also buy additional plugins, games, and extensions.

Let's take a closer look at how to upload files, how to upload a folder, and how to save your documents to the cloud:

  • To start uploading an item from your device to the cloud, find the upload button, as shown in the figure, click on it and you will see the following window;

  • To upload a folder to the cloud, simply drag it from your computer to the download window or use the "Select files" button. The folder will be loaded into your repository and can be viewed;

  • To download any file, use the same principle as described above in the instructions. Note that both folders and archives can be loaded into the repository;
  • Documents on the cloud are saved automatically on the right side of the interface, to download the required document, right-click on it and select "Download".

The cloud owner can also share any of their files for others to view, download, or edit.

To set up access, follow the instructions:

  1. Right-click on the file and select "configure access". The Create File Link window will open. The direct download link can be shared by the owner of the file with anyone;
  2. Set up the viewing and editing mode, then copy the generated link and send it to the recipients.

Synchronization with all user devices

The main advantage of any cloud storage is that it can be synchronized with almost any user device (used as a kind of network drive).