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DropBox: The basic users of Dropbox are given 2 GB of storage space. If a user has a premium
subscription then they are given 1 TB of storage space.
ZipCloud: It is a cloud storage for documents, music, photos and videos. It offers 1 GB of free
storage to users. However, users can upgrade to paid plans that provide 75 GB, 250 GB, or 1 TB
of storage.
iCloud: This cloud storage service is provided by Apple. It offers 5 GB of free storage to users.
But users can take paid plans for 50 GB, 200 GB, 2 TB, 6 TB or 12 TB of storage.
Google Drive: Google Drive is a cloud storage facility offered by Google. This service was
launched by Google in April 2012. Google Drive allows users to store files and data on the
cloud. These files can be synced across devices and shared with other users. It is part of
cloud computing. Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage, which can be upgraded to 100
GB, 1 TB, or higher through monthly payments.
STORING DATA USING CLOUD COMPUTING
OneDrive is a cloud storage facility offered by Microsoft. This service is available for free to all
users having a Microsoft Account. It was launched on August 1, 2007. OneDrive lets the users
store files and data on the remote servers. These stored files can be synced with multiple devices
and shared with the other users. OneDrive is a part of cloud computing. It gives users the option to
access their files through various apps on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS operating systems.
It offers different storage plans to users based on their requirements. It provides 5 GB of storage
free of cost, but additional storage beyond 5 GB can be purchased through a monthly or yearly
subscription plan. OneDrive was formerly known as SkyDrive.
Windows 11 users have OneDrive pre-installed as an inbuilt feature on their computer. To use the
services of OneDrive, you must have Microsoft's account.
ACCESSING ONEDRIVE USING APP
The steps to access the OneDrive using app are as follows:
2 Click on the All apps
icon and select the
OneDrive app.
1 Click on the
Start button.
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