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EXTERNAL HARD DISK Store: The cloud safely stores the file in special
An External Hard Disk is a portable storage device that connects online storage.
through a USB port. It is used to back up important files and Access: You can open, view or share these
comes in various sizes like 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB and more. files whenever you need them.
MEMORY CARD Features of Cloud Storage
A Memory Card is a small storage device used in mobile phones and The features of cloud storage are as follows:
digital cameras. You can read its data on a computer using a card reader. It safely stores users’ data, ensuring its security.
Memory cards come in different sizes up to 512 GB. Stored files can be easily shared with friends or colleagues.
Files can be accessed any time and from any location with an Internet connection.
RAPID RECALL Tick ( ) if you know this.
It allows you to modify or update your data from anywhere, providing flexibility.
1. SSD uses flash memory to store data. You can work on the same file with others even if you are in different locations.
2. A pen drive is a portable storage device that connects through a USB port. 21 st
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Century #Information Literacy
Skills
Search on the Internet and write about the different cloud service providers in a Word
Ask
AGENT document.
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My desktop doesn’t have a CD drive, how can I see the contents of my CD?
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TECH
T Booting: The process of starting the computer.
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CLOUD STORAGE R Platter: A flat circular disk inside a hard disk drive that stores data magnetically.
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S Flash memory: A type of non-volatile storage that uses small electronic circuits to
Cloud storage is a service that allows you to store your files on the Internet instead
of on a physical device like a mobile phone, computer, etc. For example, Dropbox, store data.
iCloud, Google Drive, etc.
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« The combination of eight bits makes one byte.
Dropbox iCloud Google Drive
« Primary memory is the main memory which can be easily accessed by the computer.
Nowadays, people widely use cloud storage to store and share. Cloud storage allows « There are two main types of primary memory i.e., RAM and ROM.
you to access your files from any location using the Internet. « Secondary memory is used to save work for a longer period of time.
The working of cloud storage includes: « Cloud storage is a service that allows you to store your files on the Internet instead of on a
physical device like a mobile phone, computer, etc.
Upload: Initially, you have to upload your data, such as photos or homework, to
the cloud.
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