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What are the Benefits of Cloud Computing?
What are the benefits of cloud computing? Why should you consider using clouds for your business or personal use? What is cloud computing anyway? In this article, we’ll answer all of these questions and more.
What is it?
Cloud computing is using the Internet for your data processing and storage needs.
Efficient
If you run a business or organisation, there are many advantages to using the cloud. Cloud computing is a very efficient, fast and convenient way to store, process and share large amounts of information among large amounts of people. It also eliminates the need for everyone to have their own hard drive and central processing unit, and offers flexibility and greater collaboration, especially over long distances.
The Very Short History of Cloud Computing
You may or may not have heard of cloud computing, but you most definitely will have used it. You probably did a Google search to find this article, for instance, and by doing so accessed Google’s server networks — in other words, the Google “cloud”. Increasingly, people are using applications (like Dropbox, and Facebook) over the Internet and storing large amounts of data on virtual servers in these clouds. The following is a short history of what it is and how it has come about.
Free and mobile
Cloud computing allows you to be free of the personal computer as we know it. Instead, all you’ll need is a client machine like an iPad, Kindle or ChromeBook to access the Internet, providing you access to all the computer applications, data and networks you’ll need to function on an everyday basis. You can also access cloud computing through mobile machines like your iPhone, eliminating the need for most computer repair and maintenance and network support, meaning huge savings for businesses.
A – Z Guide to Smartphone Online Security Protection
With more and more people using smartphones to shop, obtain information, or bank, smartphone security has become more important than ever. In this quick guide, we look at how to protect your smartphone against viruses and malware, by installing security programs, obtaining computer support, and through careful use.
Why is Security Important for Smartphones?
According to a recent study, Australia has one of the highest smartphone usage rates in the world with as many as 37 per cent of all mobile users opting for smartphones. This rate brings smartphone use in Australia close to that of PC usage.
The same 2011 study by Google and IPSOS Research found that Australians weren’t just using their phones to find information, they were using them to make purchases and perform everyday banking tasks.
10 Hot Identity Theft Tips for Mobile Devices
With access to high speed mobile internet, smartphones and other mobile devices present a new frontier in identify theft protection. If, like most people, you use your smartphone to check email, surf the net, and do internet banking, you may be putting yourself at risk of data or identity theft. While it’s ideal to seek advice from professional services for computer repairs in Sydney or elsewhere, you can also use these 10 tips to get started.
The Risks
The same features that make your phone or handheld tablet ‘smart’ also make it vulnerable to viruses and malware. While many people may have firewall and anti-security software installed on their desktop and notebook computers, fewer users take proactive measures to protect their data on their mobile devices.
A report by Forrester Research has suggested that one in five adults will bank via smartphone by 2015. Viruses like Zeus, a bank-account hacking Trojan virus that targeted Android phones in mid-2011, can capture and forward private banking data (as well as SMS messages) to a remote Web server without the user being aware.
Want to know more about eBay?
eBay is one of the world’s biggest market places. We’ve had a question from one of our regulars which pretty much sums up the situation, and there are a few possible computer support issues, too:
My friends keep talking about eBay and how good it is. Is it secure? How do I get started? Lauren
eBay has millions of members worldwide. Working with PayPal, eBay’s secure online payment system, you can buy and sell anything at all, and be sure your transactions are protected by PayPal’s world-class Buyer and Seller Protection.
Note: Other payment methods are available, but PayPal is eBay’s most secure, and definitely most common, payment method. This is a very simple payment system, and you can even buy and sell using other currencies around the world. There are some fees and charges, but they’re microscopic, particularly for the fast, ultra-efficient service, and you also get some backup from PayPal if you have disputes.
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How to Get the Best Seats on the Plane
Most domestic flights in Australia allow you to do your own check-in, selecting your own seat in the process. This is a great way of avoiding “airline induced arthritis”, so it’s worth doing some home tech support for yourself.
You really don’t have to settle for a bad seat or evolve into a different form of life, even in economy. There are a couple of very useful sites which can really help. Check out SeatGuru or SeatExpert. These surprisingly useful sites tell you which seats to pick and which seats to avoid on any airline. (They’re not kidding about which ones to avoid, either, as you’ll see.)
You’ll also find out what to expect in terms of facilities on the plane including power, entertainment, seat width and how far you can lean back. Next time you’re flying, give yourself a break. Check your flight’s aircraft!
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