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DISADVANTAGES OF CLOUD COMPUTING

                 There are many disadvantages of Cloud Computing. Some of them are as follows:
                    Internet Dependency: Cloud services require an Internet connection to function.

                    Storage Limits: Some services may have restrictions on storage space and speed.
                    Technical Support: Users rely on the provider for fixing technical issues.

                    Data Security: Trusting a third party with sensitive information can lead to security risks.
                    STORING DATA USING CLOUD COMPUTING

                 Cloud computing provides a facility to store, organise, and edit data
                 through the network. Data can also be shared with others using cloud
                 storage.  There  are  many  service  providers  that give  the  facility of
                 cloud storage. The most commonly used cloud storage applications
                 are Google Drive, OneDrive, Drop Box, etc. In this chapter, we will
                 discuss in detail about One Drive and how to upload and share data
                 through OneDrive.

                 Introducing OneDrive

                 OneDrive is a cloud storage facility offered by Microsoft. This service is available for free to all
                 users who have a Microsoft Account. It was launched on August 1, 2007. OneDrive lets users
                 store files and data on remote computers. These stored files can be synced with devices and
                 shared with 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 as per their requirements. It provides 5 GB of storage
                 free of cost, but more than 5 GB can be taken on a monthly or yearly payment system. It is also
                 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
                                                                                    button  and  select the
                                                                                    OneDrive app.





                            1  Click on the
                            Start button.





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