Google Online Storage
The Benefits Of Google Online Storage
At the beginning of 2010 Google introduced a free Google online storage system
for users of Google Docs, Picasa and Gmail. The Google online storage feature enables people to backup important
emails, data, documentation, videos, presentations and images and each individual file that you choose to upload
can be as large as 250MB which is very useful for some.
For those whose online backup needs exceed that which is provided free, there is an option to
purchase additional storage space for a small fee (25 cent USD per GB annually). Google online storage (also
referred to as Google Cloud storage) is an extension or plug-in for Microsoft Office from versions 2003
onwards.
The Advantages Of Using Google Online
Storage
There are several advantages for users of Google online storage, one of the main ones being that you don't have to be at your office or
home computer to access your files. As long as you have access to any computer that has an internet connection,
you will be able to access your files with Google online storage. There's no need to remember to bring that
important USB pen, floppy disk or other hardware with you wherever you go; Google online
storage obliterates the need for this.
Google Cloud storage also allows you to make your files viewable by others whom you specify to
share them with. The owner of the file can select privacy settings as suited to his or her needs so it ensures that
only those you invite can see or edit the uploaded data. Another major advantage of Google online storage is that each time an edit is made to a file, it is possible to
return to a previous saved version should there have been any discrepancies in the most recent edit.
How Does Google Online Storage Work?
Google online storage is really very simple to use. First, one must create a document and
subsequently upload it to the Google Cloud storage system; to do this one must have a Gmail account. Once you have
uploaded a file, it will be assigned a URL (website address) and this is the link that you will share with people
whom you wish to have access to your file.
The files on Google Cloud storage are also capable of being downloaded to your
hard drive. When the file is downloaded, it will open with Microsoft Office and from there any edits can be made
and once saved, will edit the original file as it is on Google online storage.
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