But copies of it live on both your desktop and your laptop. In fact, the main place the file is is Apple's iCloud server. So the file appears to be in both places. You save a file on your desktop Mac and then you look on your laptop Mac and since they are both logged in to the same account here in iCloud and you have iCloud Drive checked here the file will sync across to both. This means when you save a file on one machine, let's say you have a Mac and a MacBook. iCloud Drive is the ability to store your files in the cloud. You can go through them one by one to understand what iCloud is. Here you basically get a list of exactly what features iCloud has. The easiest way to see that is to go into System Preferences and go to the iCloud section. I thought I would do a video on some of the basics. ICloud has been around for a while now but many new Mac users, and also some Mac users that have been using Macs for a long time before iCloud existed, have some basic questions. On today's episode let's take a look at some iCloud basics. Video Transcript: Hi, this is Gary with. Learn more about iCloud storage.Check out What Is iCloud? at YouTube for closed captioning and more options. Your apps and iTunes Store purchases don’t count toward your iCloud storage space, so you need it just for things like photos, videos, files, and device backups.
Learn more about iCloud Keychain.Įveryone gets 5GB of free iCloud storage to get started and it’s easy to upgrade at any time. Keep your passwords, credit card information, and more up to date, and have it entered automatically on your Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices.
Plus, use the same bookmarks on your Mac, iOS devices, iPadOS devices, and Windows computer. Read articles from your Reading List, even when you’re offline. See the webpages you have open on your Mac, iOS devices, and iPadOS devices (your iCloud Tabs). ICloud Tabs, bookmarks, and reading list in Safari Learn more about the apps included on your Mac. Keep your mail, calendars, notes, contacts, reminders, messages, news, and stocks up to date, as well as your and HomeKit accessories settings, using the apps on your Mac, iOS and iPadOS devices, and. Your favorite apps are even better with iCloud Learn more about Private Relay.Ĭreate unique, random email addresses that forward to your personal email account. Learn more about Family Sharing.Ĭonnect to virtually any network and browse with Safari in an even more secure and private way.
When you subscribe to iCloud+, you can also share all the iCloud+ features and included storage with your family. You can even help locate each other’s missing devices. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo album. With Family Sharing, you and up to five other family members can share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, iCloud+, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade. Share music, books, apps, subscriptions, and more with your family You can also add your Mac Desktop and Documents folders to iCloud Drive so they’re available everywhere. Access them across all your devices and on, and share them with a private link. Securely store and organize your files in iCloud Drive. Keep all your files securely stored in iCloud Drive And with Shared Albums, it’s easy to share photos and videos with the people you choose and invite them to add photos, videos, and comments to your shared albums. Any edits you make in the Photos app are automatically updated everywhere. ICloud Photos securely stores all your photos and videos and keeps them up to date on your Mac, your iOS devices, iPadOS devices, Apple TV, and. Connect a wireless keyboard, mouse, or trackpadĪll your photos and videos.Get started with accessibility features.Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites.Manage cookies and other website data in Safari.View Apple subscriptions for your family.