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you backup your files using other services, such as Google Drive
or Evernote, you’re working with the cloud as well. The cloud is
important to both consumers and businesses.Consumers benefit
from extra storage of important data accessible from any des-
tination; if you upload a photo or document to the cloud from
your computer, for instance, you can retrieve that file from any
other computer or smartphone just by logging in to your cloud
account. Businesses benefit from cost savings, as they can rely
on cloud servers to store their data rather than having to invest
in costly on-site servers.
While connecting the world seems to be done by invisible beams,
at the heart of the system are hard-wired, heavily engineered
machines and systems that work behind the scenes to let the
info flow.
Text-Dependent Questions
1.Which is the faster network: 3G or LTE?
2. How fast can Quick Charge 3.0 replenish an average
smartphone battery to 80 percent?
3.What is the “cloud”?
Research Project
Visit the websites of AT&T,T-Mobile, Sprint, andVerizon to pull
up maps of their LTE coverage in the United States. Determine
which network has the most extensive coverage.
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