Cloud Computing Tricks & Tips – 19th Edition (2024)

Cloud computing can mean anything from keeping business files online to building a cloud server at home. Cloud Computing Tricks & Tips – 19th Edition brings those uses together in an accessible, topic-by-topic guide, with material for small and medium-sized businesses as well as home technology users.

Cloud services in the workplace

The business section looks at practical applications including collaboration, accounting, email, storage, helpdesk services, e-commerce, and security. It also considers public, private, and hybrid cloud benefits, giving readers a framework for thinking about how cloud services might fit different organizational needs.

Build a cloud of your own

For readers interested in a more hands-on approach, the guide turns to DIY cloud setups, virtualization, and network-attached storage (NAS). Its contents include separate setup topics for home and business NAS devices, alongside discussion of cloud security and data management.

Google Home and connected devices

A dedicated section explores Google hardware, with topics including first-time Google Home setup, routines, music, and Chromecast. These focused guides offer a starting point for readers looking to understand the devices and their cloud-connected features.

From cloud concepts to terminology

Other subjects include cloud technologies in education and gaming, with a glossary of cloud terms to round out the coverage. The result is a broad introduction that moves between business applications, personal setups, and familiar connected devices—useful for readers who want to explore the different ways cloud computing touches everyday technology.

Who may find it useful

This edition may suit curious home users and small-business readers who want an accessible overview of cloud services, storage, and connected hardware, with practical setup topics alongside broader explanations.