The Cloud

[paddywak]

I've just bought a Samsung and part of the deal was a years subscription for The Cloud,but I'm a bit ignorant as to how these things actually work, Do I actually have to upload things such as photos myself or does it do it automatically? and if for instance I want to up load from my desk top do I have to register that as well .If I sound a bit clueless it's because I am and any info, hints etc would be greatly appreciated.

[Buenchico]

Well I'm confused!

'the cloud' (without capitals) is used generally to refer to any system whereby files (and even programs) are stored remotely, rather than on a user's computer or mobile device. It's not a particular service, per se.

The Cloud (with capitals) is the name of a company (owned by BskyB) that provides wi-fi in places like Wetherspoon's pubs, Caffé Nero, some branches of KFC, major railway stations, etc. Those companies pay The Cloud to have the service available on their premises but it's free to users. So I can't see how it's possible to have a paid subscription [or one paid for you] to either 'the cloud' (because it's not a particular company) or 'The Cloud' (because its services are free to end users anyway).

I think that we might need some more details. Who actually provided you with a tear's subscription? Was it Samsung (which seems unlikely to me) or a company selling Samsung phones? Perhaps if we can track down details of the offer on the the web we might be able to find out what it's all about!

[paddywak]

Sorry for not being all that clear chris,but as I said I'm a bit ignorant of the actual workings of things.The tablet came from PC World and on the card that came with it it says
Cloud Services 500GB or 1TB online backup
then a blurb about backing up files etc
there is also a card for Knowhow, happy ever after care.
Thanks for replying as I said any info is appreciated.

[Buenchico]

Aha! PC World uses 'KnowHow' Cloud Support. Hopefully the relevant web pages will help you:
http://knowhow.com/uk/support/cloud-support.aspx?country=uk

[paddywak]

Thanks chris, hopefully I'll be able to find all need on that site.

[mikey4444]

All this is on-line storage, for which PC World ants you to pay for. That means that if you exceed the memory capacity of your device, than you will be able to save things to this Cloud, ie on to the 'net.

But consider how you are going to retrieve this stuff that you have saved.
You will have to go on-line to get at this data that you have saved. What if you are in a place where you can't get wifi ?

If you think that you will saving lots and lots of stuff, like photos or movies, consider using a simple portable hard drive. I use one made by Toshiba, similar to this one :::

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toshiba-1TB-StorE-Basics-USB-3-0-2-5-Portable-External-Hard-Drive-Matte-Black-/360847454928?pt=UK_Computing_HardDrives_RL&hash=item54042f32d0

There plenty of others, some much cheaper. Its the size of a cigarette packet, weighs b*gger all and simply plugs into your USB socket. It took about 2 mins to set up and you can use it anywhere. It doesn't need a wifi signal and you can move it around as many different laptops, etc as you like.

Cloud is simply a way for PC World to make more money out of you, for something you don't need !

[bibblebub]

Cloud computing is the latest fad generally, PC World is simply jumping on the bandwagon.

[mikey4444]

Bibs is right. I think it was Bibs that recommended a portable hard drive to me last year when I was contemplating expanding the memory in my now quite ancient PC, and I have been thankful to her ever since !

( I always think of you as a her bibs, but forgive me if I am wrong ! )