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Use search engine to find three (3) popular cloud storage providers; summarize their
features, including amount of free storage available (offered or earned), restrictions on
file sizes you can upload, ease of use of web and mobiles, operating systems or devices
supported, cost of paid plans, and additional services provided for a fee.

● Dropbox

Dropbox is a file hosting service, often referred to as a "cloud storage" service. It is one
of the oldest and most popular cloud storage services in use today. It is also a productivity tool
built for individuals and teams that enables us to save and store documents, files, or pictures
across the cloud, and the same can be shared with others as needed. With the ability to create
and share folders, Dropbox lets you share anything you have stored in your accounts, such as
templates, pictures, and videos. There are also many benefits to using Dropbox when working
with others, such as streamlining workflows and processes and providing a centralized
information hub for teammates to work off of. No matter what device you’re using or where you
added the files, you can sync devices to access all of the files you store in Dropbox, with any
changes, additions, or deletions automatically updated on each device as they occur. Dropbox
offers features that will appeal to both personal and business users. For businesses, integrated
tools such as Google Docs and Microsoft Word allow for fluid workflow and collaboration.
Moreover, features of this are: any device accessible, updates automatically,
organization and backup automatically, file storage, syncing efficiently, file sharing, sharing a
large file, offline access, manually set bandwidths, backup or file recovery online, Simple link-
sharing via chat, email, text message, etc., preview and download, security, etc. Advantages of
this are: work without limits; free up desktop space; free up phone space; view any file without
installing extra software; present large files; and, to keep our files safe, the community
automatically backs up camera photos.
Dropbox Basic accounts offer 2 GB of storage space for free. The upgraded personal
plans come with more space, starting at 2 TB for a Dropbox Plus or Dropbox Family account, 3
TB for a Dropbox Professional account, or 5 TB for a Dropbox Business account.
Dropbox has file size limits for uploads: 50 GB on its website and 2 TB on its apps.
Dropbox is very easy to use and has a friendly user interface on the desktop and mobile
app versions. It supports almost all platforms. It is used on Windows PCs, Android phones, and
iPhones as well. The sync between devices is smooth and flexible; you can select what to sync
as you want, you can setup automatic syncing for photos and videos on the mobile app, and
you can upload a file and share it by sending the sharing link to whoever you want to share it
with because Dropbox was among the first cloud file storage apps. Dropbox has a great web
interface and mobile and desktop applications that ensure that data is always available on the
go. Dropbox is easy to scale for any size of organization, and it has a great file management
system to allow easy sorting and easy access to files. To share a file, the user can generate a
URL for it from the Dropbox website and send it out so that others can view it. Folders can be
shared by sending an invitation from the Dropbox website. Files in the Dropbox folder can be
accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection; the user just has to log in to his account
to upload, download, and share files.
 The Dropbox application is available for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux desktop
operating systems. There are also apps for iPhone, iPad, Android, and Blackberry devices. To
find your system requirements, choose your device or operating system: Mac (Apple) computer,
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch (iOS), Windows 10 in S mode (Universal Windows Platform for
computers, mobile, tablets, Xbox, etc.), Windows computer (Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 not in S
mode), Android phone, Linux computer. Dropbox works best on the two most recent versions of
Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge, and Safari.
Dropbox has only one personal plan, the Dropbox Plus plan. It costs $9.99 per month for
2TB of cloud storage space and adds all the perks missing from the free plan. There’s also the
shared family plan, which costs $16.99 a month for 2TB of shared file storage space. You can
add up to six users to this plan and get a common "family room" for mutually accessed files.
For the additional services provided for a fee: For starters (basic): free, 2 GB, 1 user, up to 3
linked devices, 30-day file recovery and version history, file delivery with Dropbox Transfer (up
to 100 MB). For individuals (Plus): $9.99 per month, 2 TB (2,000 GB), 1 user, unlimited device
linking, 30-day file and account history, large file delivery with Dropbox Transfer (up to 2 GB), 3
free eSignatures per month. For households (Family): $16.99 / month, 2 TB (2,000 GB), up to 6
users, everything in Plus, individual accounts for up to 6 people, access to the Family Room
folder for each group sharing and coordination, and a single bill for the whole family. For solo-
workers (Professional): $16.58 per month, 3 TB (3,000 GB), 1 user, everything in Plus, 180-day
file and account recovery, advanced sharing controls and file locking, large file delivery with
Dropbox. For growing teams (Standard): $15 per user per month, 5 TB (5,000 GB), 3+ users,
easy-to-use content protection and external sharing controls, recovery of files or restoring your
entire account for up to 180 days, automatic backup of computers and connected external
drives directly to the cloud. For complex teams (Advanced): $24 per user per month, as much
space as needed, once purchased; 3+ users; everything in Standard; always-on security
monitoring, notifications, and alerts; data classification for sensitive and confidential information;
and large file delivery with Dropbox Transfer (up to 100 GB).

● Google Drive

Google Drive is a free cloud-based storage service that enables users to store and
access files online. The service syncs stored documents, photos, and more across all of the
user's devices, including mobile devices, tablets, and PCs. Its features include automatic
backup, content publishing options, data storage management, sharing options with outside
organizations, advanced search features, drag and drop, and upload. It also allows users to
easily store and access documents in the cloud, collaborate and share documents with others,
and enjoy robust security.Furthermore, Google Drive allows users to access their files from
anywhere with an internet connection, making it easy to work on the go. It enables multiple
users to work on the same document at the same time. Google Drive allows users to store and
share all types of files, including documents, spreadsheets, presentations, images, and videos.
For its security, Google Drive uses encryption to protect your files and has strict security
measures to keep your data safe. Google Drive is a multi-purpose application that can be used
to save and store important files (word documents, PDFs, and spreadsheets), allowing you to
access them anywhere, anytime, and on any device as long as you have access to the Internet.
You can also give and share access for others to either "view only," allow them to directly alter
the contents of your files, or just provide comments on the side. Google Drive can also be used
as an "extension" of your own hard drive, where you can store files or even use it as a way to
transfer files between your own devices or with others. Compared to others, Google Drive
provides much more storage space and features, which arguably make it the best free cloud
storage provider.
Every Google account comes with 15 GB of storage that’s shared across Google Drive,
Gmail, and Google Photos. When you upgrade to Google One, your total storage increases to
100 GB or more, depending on what plan you choose.Individual users can only upload 750 GB
each day between My Drive and all shared drives.
Users who reach the 750-GB limit or upload a file larger than 750 GB cannot upload
additional files that day. Uploads that are in progress will be completed. The maximum
individual file size that you can upload or synchronize is 5 TB.
With Google Docs, you don’t have to worry about emailing your work to yourself and
digging it up later; it’s all stored on the cloud. You can log into your Google account and access
your document from any device at any time. Google Docs allows teams to effortlessly access
and edit the same document at the same time, so there’s no confusion over which file is the
most up-to-date version. Collaborators don’t even need a Google account to view or edit shared
Google documents.
The latest versions of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms are compatible
with the following operating systems and browsers:Google Drive integrates with the company's
other services and systems, including Google Docs, Gmail, Android, Chrome, YouTube, Google
Analytics, and Google+. Google Drive competes with Microsoft OneDrive, Apple iCloud, Box,
Dropbox, and SugarSync.
Google Drive for desktop requires Windows 10 and up.The Business Starter plan starts
at $6.00/user/month, and it includes up to 30 GB of cloud storage per user and video
conferences with up to 100 users. This plan is good for businesses that will primarily be storing
simple documents, for which 30 GB of space should be sufficient. For businesses with greater
storage needs, the Business Standard plan includes up to 2 TB of cloud storage per user and
supports automatic recording of video conferences for $12.00 per user per month. This plan is a
good choice for businesses storing larger files, such as graphics, videos, or larger publications.
The business plus plan provides 5 TB of cloud storage for each user and supports up to 250
participants in web conferences with audience tracking for $18.00 per user per month. This plan
is a good choice for businesses that store many large files or want to run large events such as
webinars using Google Workspace’s conferencing tools.When you upgrade to a paid Google
One monthly subscription, your total storage increases to 100 GB or more, depending on the
plan that you choose. You also get extra member benefits and access to support from Google
experts, all of which you can share with your family.

● OneDrive

OneDrive is a cloud-based storage space for your personal work files. Files may be
easily saved to and from OneDrive and SharePoint using the OneDrive sync client (Windows 10
required) or through a web browser. OneDrive also has a mobile app that can be downloaded
from your device's app service. It is designed to provide users with immediate access to their
data, no matter where they are or on any device. For instance, a user might start editing an MS
Office document on their desktop at work, view it on their mobile device as they commute home,
and seamlessly resume working on it from their MacBook. For improved business continuity,
documents are saved in OneDrive folders and stored in the Microsoft cloud, protected from
unexpected local weather and other adverse conditions. and improved integration with Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office products. The files and documents are accessible
from anywhere, with computers and mobile devices. Edit, attach, and approve documents with
one click while you’re on the go. Also, co-authoring empowers true collaboration at UTMB—edit
documents simultaneously with teammates and colleagues across departments.
You have 5 GB of free OneDrive storage with your Microsoft account, which can be
increased to up to 2 TB with a Microsoft 365 Family or Personal subscription.You can add files
and folders to OneDrive automatically from your PC without having to go to the OneDrive
website.
Files you add to OneDrive this way can be up to 250 GB in size. (If you sign in with a
work or school account, the maximum file size is 15 GB.)
With OneDrive, you can easily share documents and collaborate with your colleagues
and access them on any device and their files from anywhere, as long as they have an internet
connection. OneDrive automatically syncs files across all devices connected to the user's
account, ensuring that the most up-to-date version of a document is always available. In
addition, it works seamlessly with Microsoft Office apps, making it easy to create, edit, and
share documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. and allows users to share folders with
others, making it easy to collaborate on projects and share. It uses state-of-the-art encryption
and security measures to protect users' files and data. As well as being used for both personal
and business needs, it can be used across multiple platforms and devices like Windows, Mac,
iOS, and Android. Lastly, it enables users to access their files from anywhere and share them
with others easily; it also has good accessibility features for visually impaired users.
For operating systems supported by OneDrive: 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows
10/11, Windows 8/8.1, or Windows 7, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2016, Windows
Server 2012 (including R2), or Windows Server 2008 R2, macOS 11.0 or newer, Android OS
7.0, iOS 13, and the latest version of Safari, Chrome, Edge, or Firefox.
OneDrive provides a stand-alone plan. It costs $1.99/month or $19.99/year, and you can
get 100 GB of OneDrive storage. Microsoft OneDrive also provides business plans.
One OneDrive business plan costs $5 per user per month. Each user can get 1 TB of
cloud storage, and the file size is up to 100 GB. Another OneDrive business plan costs $10 per
user per month. Each user can get unlimited individual OneDrive cloud storage. Still, the file
size is up to 100 GB. The cheapest Microsoft 365 subscription is Microsoft 365 Personal, which
costs $69.99/year or $6.99/month. With this Microsoft 365 plan, you can get desktop Office
apps like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. and enjoy 1 TB of free OneDrive storage. You
can also choose the Microsoft 365 Family plan, which costs $99.99 per year or $9.99 per
month. This plan lets you share the subscription with five other people. Each person can get 1
TB of free OneDrive storage, or 6 TB in total. Microsoft 365 also offers business plans that not
only provide free OneDrive storage but also include premium Office apps. The Microsoft 365
Business Standard plan costs $12.5 per user per month. Each user can get 1 TB of OneDrive
cloud storage and all popular desktop Office apps. Then you can choose to buy a preferred
OneDrive additional storage subscription: add 200 GB for $1.99/month, add 400 GB for
$3.99/month, add 600 GB for $6.99/month, add 800 GB for $7.99/month, or add 1 TB for
$9.99/month.

2. Using a browser and search engine find the answers to the following questions.
a. Search for the top three (3) informational websites and top three (3) research
websites. What types of information or research does each present? What search text
did you use?

Top Three (3) Informational Websites

● Verge

Verge is an online website for publishing news, guidebooks, and product reviews. To
gain the reader's attention, top stories are given more space. It is a website operated by Vox
Media, publishing news, feature stories, guidebooks, product reviews, consumer electronics
news, and podcasts.

● Mint

Mint is a web-based personal financial management website. It allows users to track

bank, credit card, investment, and loan balances and transactions through a single user
interface and also create budgets and set goals. Moreover, it asks users to provide usernames
and passwords to bank accounts, credit cards, and other accounts and also store them in
databases in a decryptable format. Mint provides information regarding all personal
transactions.

● Wix Encyclopedia

The Wix Encyclopedia is an online dictionary offering definitions of marketing, business,

and web design terms. This site also houses informational guides and resources to help
professionals maximize their business potential. The leading dictionary of business and
marketingand web design terms. The Wix Encyclopedia easily searches for the business
terminology all professionals need to know.

Top Three (3) Research Websites

● Google Scholar

Google Scholar helps you find related works, locate full documents at your school
library, and access scholarly research. Google Scholar brings together academic articles and
ranks them based on the authors, publication location, and citation record. That means the top
results generally represent the most reliable scholarship on your topic.
 ● Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a broad online library where anything can be accessed. It is a
good option for researching old websites and consists of a broad collection of free books,
videos, and software. Additionally, it is a non-profit library of millions of free books, movies,
software, music, websites, and more.

● RefSeek

RefSeek is a web search engine for students and researchers that aims to make
academic information easily accessible to everyone. It searches more than five billion
documents, including web pages, books, encyclopedias, journals, and newspapers. Its unique
approach offers students comprehensive subject coverage without the information overload of a
general search engine, increasing the visibility of academic information and compelling ideas
that are often lost in a muddle of sponsored links and commercial results.

The search text used is "Top three informational and research websites."