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Old 06-08-2021, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
The term "cloud" is just a generic term that means you are storing data on a server that is remote to you, but accessible via the internet. So, whenever you are connected to the internet, with any device, you can make a temporary connection to the remote server and access your data. The data is secure because your have a user name and password that is needed to access your personal data that is stored on the remote server. There is no problem with chromebooks.
There's a HUGE problem with chromebooks if the server's internet access is blocked for any reason.

That's why I don't have a chromebook. I like keeping my data local and portable at the same time. It all goes to a thumb drive.