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The Genealogy Cloud: Which Online Storage Program Is Right For You?

Thomas MacEntee
Jul 27, 2012
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Welcome
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Polls
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Speaker's Introduction
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Introduction
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What Is The Cloud?
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How The Cloud Works
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Cloud Computing Programs
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Advantages
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Disadvantages
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File Hosting Sites
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Amazon Cloud Drive
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Dropbox
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Google Drive
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iCloud
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Mozy Stash
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SkyDrive
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SugarSync
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Security
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Best Practices
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Questions / answers
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Announcements / prizes
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Questions / answers
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About this webinar

Tired of keeping your genealogy research data on multiple CDs, DVDs, flash drives, hard drives and in different locations? Cloud computing & the practice of storing data on a remote server & is a practical solution for genealogists. In this webinar learn how cloud computing works, compare the latest cloud programs (including Dropbox, Google Drive, Windows Live Sync, etc.) and learn how to keep your data secure and private.

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Thomas MacEntee
Thomas MacEntee is a guy with a love of punk rock music but also art history who somehow “fell” into the technology industry years ago. He left a lucrative tech career to pursue his love of family history and genealogy. Technology and historical r
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