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Make sure you’re getting the most out of the cloud
We’re constantly being told that the future
of computing lies in the cloud, and slowly
but surely we’re seeing a lot of our data
and information being stored somewhere
other than on our physical devices. You
might use your phone to take a photo, but
instead of saving it solely in the memory of
the device, you’ll upload it to a cloud server,
letting you get fast access to it on a number
of different devices wherever you’ve got a
connection to the internet. It means we’re
not worried about running out of space on
our SD cards, and that a lost device doesn’t
mean a loss of irreplaceable pictures and
other files. Making the best use of cloud
services can be challenging, so take these
tips into consideration:
Make sure you don’t use the same login
details for all of your cloud services, because
if one of them becomes compromised they
all will be. Change your passwords often to
keep your data safe and you’ll be fine. Also,
from time to time, check which apps you
have connected to your cloud accounts, and
revoke the ones you no longer use.
Look for special deals that will get you
more storage. Dropbox usually offers extra
storage for filling in a questionnaire, and
there are phones that come with free cloud
storage too. Shop around to make sure
you’re getting the best deal.
Setting a sync time for when you’re asleep
is a good idea, especially if you’re at home.
Then you can use your Wi-fi connection to
make sure your folders and files are up to
date when you wake up in the morning.
Delete files from your phone or tablet
that are stored in the cloud, that way you’re
not using up space unnecessarily. And keep
your cloud folders clean too, especially if you
have limited space, otherwise you could find
your uploads stalling. Also, consider roaming
charges if you’re going overseas and intend
to take lots of photos. You should turn off
automatic uploads, otherwise you might end
up with a huge bill when you get home.
In these tutorials we’re going to look at
some more advanced cloud techniques that
let you really get to grips with using your
Samsung device to connect to the cloud.
With stronger mobile data connections
on the rise, and Wi-fi hotspots becoming
more readily available, there’s never been a
better time to start using the cloud, and if
you follow the hints and tips in this tutorial,
you can be sure that you’re making the most
out of the vast possibilities cloud storage can
offer Android users.
Cloud up your contacts How to save your contacts to the cloud right now
Find your account
Head to Settings and scroll down
to find the Google account tab. Tap
on this, then select which of your
Google accounts you want to sync the
contacts to and tap on it to go straight
to the sync settings.
Check the right box
Make sure the box next to contacts
is ticked. This means your contacts
are being synced with the rest of the
content that you’ve got set to sync
to your Google account. Now go to
your contacts.
Sort out your contacts
Ensure your contacts are merged
with your Google account as well.
Open Settings and tap on Merge with
Google. Choose the right account
and when you buy a new phone your
contacts will be waiting for you.
Which is
the best
cloud
storage
service
That all
depends what
you want it for.
Dropbox is one
of the most
popular, and it
lets you share
items easily
across multiple
devices. It’s
simple to use
too, so it’s a
good bet
for beginners.
40 Samsung Galaxy Tips, Tricks, Apps & Hacks