Cloud Computing

Definition

Storing your data on someone else's computer while pretending this is more secure and private than your own. It's renting storage with extra marketing.

Example Usage

We migrated to the cloud to save money, which immediately tripled when the bill arrived.

Source: Information technology terminology

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