"Cloud storage of files is one of my favorite aspects of the modern Internet. Cloud storage services make it easy to access all of my important files from any computer and most mobile devices. And for students cloud storage eliminates the I forgot my flashdrive excuse for not having an assignment ready for class.
The potential problem with cloud storage, and any other online service for that matter, is having your account compromised. One way to make it more difficult for your account to be compromised is to enable two-step authentication.
Two-step authentication for a Google account requires entering a verification code that Google sends to your cell phone. Click here for directions or watch this video to learn more."
If I could only pack three tools in my eToolbox… [this is like the game "If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only bring three things," except there is no island. Bear with me.]… I would choose Twitter, Evernote and Dropbox.
"There is an awful lot of hot air blown about accessing student work from "class sets" of iPads, via email, WebDAV, Dropbox etc etc. A little known and cool method is this… We all know that we can share via iTunes over USB to any Mac/PC with a recent version of iTunes."
"Apple's iOS 5 added new enhancements to its email app. To use them, you'll need to set up your email first. Here's how to do it.
Open Settings and select Mail, Contacts, Calendars. Then under Accounts tap on Add Account.
Add Account
Now tap the email service you want to add. Here I'm going to set up my Hotmail email.
Select Service
Next, you're prompted to enter your email address, password and description for the account. Tap Next.
Email Credentials
Now turn on the features you want to have your iPad check. Click Save.
Email Features
You'll be taken back to the Mail, Contact, Calendars screen. You'll see the account you just added. Tap on it to change settings.
New Account
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The account screen will come up. Here you can turn features on or off - and delete the account if you want.
Mail Selections
On the Home Screen you'll see a red notification with the number of messages you have. Tap on it.
Mail Notifications
Now you can use your email account on your iPad. If you enable iCloud, it will sync your messages, calendar, and contacts between all of you iOS devices and Mac.
iOS 5 Inbox
New features in iOS 5 include dragging addresses to different fields, formatting message text and an enhanced search.
iOS 5 Mail
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Based in Pelican Rapids, MN, Brian Burgess is executive editor at groovyPost. Got an idea for a How To? Email it to Brian at Brian@groovyPost.com.
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