7.1 Computer Systems - Cloud Computing

Backing up - data can be backed up to the cloud automatically

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Compatibility - documents and files on the cloud are designed to work across different browsers

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Cost - many cloud systems are free

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Independence - users can access and work on their files from different computers

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Software updates - cloud software and browsers are updated online, meaning the user does not need to download latest updates

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Connection - users can only access their data if they have an internet connection

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Copyright - the user may lose the legal rights to their original material if it stored online.

Who owns the copyright of content on apps like Instagram and TikTok?

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Security - data stored online may be vulnerable to security attacks

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Software - Web apps (like Google Slides) usually have less functions compared to a full software package (PowerPoint)

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Storage - Although cloud providers let you store for free, this is a relatively low amount of storage. To increase this you have to pay monthly or annual fees.

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