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Cloud computing has some serious benefits. While those benefits are very appealing to most people, it comes with some drawbacks as well. What do you get when you decide to use the cloud? Here’s a short list:
- mobile access with internet connection
- ability for unlimited storage
- low maintenance
These things are what make cloud computing ideal for many of us. But what is the downside to using the cloud? Well, for starters, no internet connection means no access. Another big drawback is the potential for security issues like theft of data. Due to these drawbacks, any person working mostly offline and anyone who is overly cautious will likely opt not to use cloud computing. But the majority of us will almost definitely already be using the cloud for its convenience and benefits.
A couple years ago I lost my phone and was extremely worried I was going to lose all my pictures/phone numbers, but thankfully my cloud had everything backed up! Very very convenient!
Hi Sarah, I think that the cloud is very convenient for users who have lost their phone/had it stolen. Being able to get back all the data that was on your phone is a key benefit of the cloud. Although there is a chance of security issues, I think that it is very unlikely to occur because the cloud is designed to have maximum data security.