How to Safely Store Sensitive Files in the Cloud Add an additional layer of protection to all the documents and folders you've uploaded online.

Over time, cloud storage services have evolved: It used to be that everywhere you installed Dropbox, or Google Drive, or whatever your client of choice was, you'd get all of your files synced to ...

Storing files in the cloud can be a smart move. It means that your data is no longer tethered to your office PC or company server. Your files are available anywhere and from any device.

Microsoft says that Word for Windows will soon enable autosave and automatically save all new documents to the cloud by default.

If you prefer local storage, don't worry: you can get back the traditional way of creating documents, in which they're not saved to the cloud until you choose. In Word for Windows, click File > More > ...

Back up files to the cloud to free up computer space and keep them safe. Use these steps for OneDrive, iCloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Microsoft has announced that Word for Windows will now save new files to OneDrive or preferred cloud storage automatically.

To view your backed up items in the cloud, click the Dropbox System Tray icon and select the icon for Open Dropbox.com. You can now browse and access any of the files online (Figure G).

As your cloud storage fills with files, you might feel the urge to pay for more space. Ignore it. Instead, clear out the junk taking up that precious room.

Up to your eyeballs in various cloud services like Dropbox and SkyDrive but can't share your files across all of them? Here's how.