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Local Storage

Local Storage is secondary storage that is physically connected to a device; e.g. a Pc’s internal hard drive , a phone’s internal memory.

The connection is provided internally within the system unit. Note that external backing storage devices , although portable, are local storage devices by virtue of the fact that they are connected internally via ports or interfaces.

Cloud Storage

Cloud storage is provided over a computer network by a cloud service provider

The cloud service provider makes the storage available via an app or web interface (web application) via a web browser.

Examples include Google drive , Dropbox, onedrive etc.

Computing disciplines are sometimes fundamentally distinct or may differ subtly. The difference among disciplines originates based on the use of computer systems as a tool and for the purpose of further developing the tool.

Computer Technology

Computer Technology is the broad use of computers to solve problems.

Information Technology (IT)

Information technology is the study and use of computer technology for effective information storage, access, and manipulation; that is, information management.

Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

ICT is an extension of IT, in includes effective information management across all major communication channels including telephone, wired and wireless computer networks.

Computer Science

Computer science is a branch of science which deals with the fundamental principles of computer design and use.

Computer science focuses on computer architecture and how to program computers to make them work effectively and efficiently[1].

[1] Computer Concepts (2011) p514

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Local Storage and Cloud Storage