A classmate has recently shared a Forbes
article on cloud computing with me. The article is very informative, and
it got me to thinking about examples of the convenience that cloud computing
brings to every day life. I am writing to share a few of these
conveniences with you all. Enjoy!
-A 2012 Forbes Magazine article describes cloud
computing by explaining how “greater market adaptability provides online
entertainment platform[s] the ability to reach any type of customer
device.” Just yesterday, I was bored and sitting in a waiting room for an
appointment… all I wanted to be doing was sitting at home catching up on a
Netflix show that I have been watching. I started browsing around the app
store on my iPhone, and I realized there is an app for Netflix. I easily
logged in to my account, and was able to watch my show from my phone. My
point is that cloud computing has given everyone the convenience to use our
different devices for just about everything, that often times we do not even
realize we are using cloud computing!
-On a different note, this
article has taught me that “Siri” is a prime example of cloud computing.
Cloud computing makes the existence of “intelligent assistants,” like Siri,
available to users. Cloud computing can “store information about user
preferences, which can enable product or service customization.” I often
use Siri to send text messages because I find it to be more convenient than
using the keyboard. Siri uses cloud computing and user preferences to
understand what the user is saying and to understand how the user wants her to
respond.
-One of my favorite “conveniences” that cloud
computing brings to my life, is the use of shared calendars. When I
attended North Carolina State University, the dance team would all use gmail to
collaborate our calendars. I could easily click on the calendar to see
when our practices were being held, when we had specific events coming up, and
when I needed to meet for a workout. Without this shared calendar, we
would have to rely on receiving the information through an email or a printed
out calendar. Chances are slim that everyone would have taken the time to
write the events in their personal calendar. I also use shared calendars
at work. When I need to schedule time with my supervisor, I can see when
she has meetings and when I can block in some time to speak with her. It
is extremely helpful to use in finding a meeting time that works for both of
us.
These are three examples of my favorite uses for
cloud computing. What is one of your favorite uses of cloud computing?
Please see the link below to access the Forbes
article:
Source:
McKendrick, Joe. "6
Shining Examples of Cloud Computing in Action." Forbes. Forbes
Magazine, 22 Feb. 2012. Web. 01 Nov. 2013.
"Netflix-app[1]." MrTechnologyNerd.
N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2013.
"Watch Siri Automate a House." :: Culture. N.p.,
n.d. Web. 01 Nov. 2013.
Not that is a use of my own (I use the Samsung Galaxy S3), however, my fiance has an iPhone that he uses. When the 5S came out, he decided he wanted that, so he went the Apple store and bought it. What amazed me the most was that the tech at the store backed up all of his information to "the cloud" and then re downloaded it to his new device, make everything that same except for the differences between the two devices. His settings were the same, his background was the same, nothing was missing whatsoever. On the other hand, I needed my phone fixed so I went to AT&T service center after backing up my devices to my computer. They cleared my phone and fixed the problems, however, when I went to re download my content back on to my phone it was all gone. It didn't work. Now I use Google cloud storage to back up my photos and stuff so I don't lose it all again. With that being said, I was very jealous of my fiance's ability to keep all of his content and settings backed up and ready to be moved from one device to another, whereas I was trying to use hard drives to do my stuff and it still didn't work. The cloud is a very useful tool for backing up information and files. I wish it hadn't taken me so long to figure that out.
ReplyDeleteAlysia, thank you for sharing. Backing up information to collaborate the information to a new device is extremely convenient. I'm thankful that we have the option of doing that! I'm sorry you lost your information from your experience described, but at least now you are aware of the different options (using cloud computing) that will store your information.
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ReplyDeleteCloud computing definitely makes my life easier. As a full-time college student who also has a full-time job, I live and die by my calendar. Without it, I would be lost. My personal computer, work computer and cell phone are all connected. No matter where I am or what I am doing, I have access to my calendar. The different devices will remind me if I have to be somewhere or if something is due. Without cloud computing, my calendars would not be able to link up and I would more than likely forget to do something. Cloud computing is a life saver!
ReplyDeleteI never realized how much I benefitted from cloud computing. For starters, I love watching Netflix shows on my iPhone5. Also, I love using Google Docs when collaborating on projects with classmates. It's nice to see recent document changes almost instantaneously and without the need to constantly send or receive emails of updates.
ReplyDeleteCloud computing has changed the way we store information, work with others, and even learn. I personally love cloud computing. Google Docs allows my groupmates and myself to simulataneously work on projects together. Google plus allows me to connect with new and current classmates. I think it has been extremely beneficial to society.
ReplyDeleteMichael Moore- Great comment I completely agree Id be completely lost without it!
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