11. Navigating Around iCloud
In This Chapter
• Discover what the iCloud service is and how to use it
• Set up your free iCloud account
• Configure iCloud-related features on your Mac
• Keep tabs on the location of your Macs and iDevices
The concept of and technology behind a cloud-based data backup and file sharing service has been around for years. However, when Apple introduced iCloud, it not only made this web-based technology more accessible and affordable for consumers, it also made it practical to use in conjunction with the average person’s everyday computing needs.
Apple’s iCloud is a free service. When you sign up for your own iCloud account, it comes with 5GB of online storage space and a free email account. Unlike other cloud-based ...
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