In computing or technological terms, the word cloud refers to a type of internet-based computing, where a range of solutions � including storage, servers, and apps � are delivered to devices through the internet. In simple terms, it involves storing and accessing programs and data over the internet rather than the physical storage like a hard drive or memory card. When you run programs or store data in your hard drive, that�s known as local computing and storage. Basically, you can access everything you need from a physical device close to you � whether it�s your laptop or storage device. To be considered the cloud, you have to access the programs or data online � or at least have the data synced with other information over the internet.