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How does Cloud Storage work?

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Cloud Storage stores data on remote servers, such as files, corporate data, videos, or photographs. Users upload data to servers via an internet connection, where it is saved on a virtual machine on a physical server. To ensure availability and redundancy, cloud companies frequently distribute data to many virtual computers in data centers  situated across the world. If storage requirements increase, the cloud provider will spin up extra virtual computers to handle the strain. Users can access data in Cloud Storage via an internet connection and software such as a web portal, browser, or mobile app via an application programming interface (API). Cloud Storage is available in four different models: Public: Public Cloud Storage is a paradigm in which an organization stores data in the data centers of a service provider that are also used by other businesses. Data in public Cloud Storage is distributed across various areas and is frequently available via subscription or pay-as-you-go. P

When was biometrics first used?

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In recent years, biometric authentication has entered the mainstream; facial recognition on smartphones, technologies to speed up the airport experience, finger print access to online banking apps, or even biometric payment cards are just a few examples. While it may appear to be a novel notion, biometrics has been around for decades. Biometrics can be traced back to ancient times when fingerprints and handprints were used to sign and seal documents. The application of biometrics as a tool for identification and security purposes began in the late nineteenth century with the work of Alphonse Bertillon.  In 1879, a French police officer established an anthropometry method that involves measuring numerous physical traits such as height, weight, and the size of the head, arms, and feet to identify criminals. This approach was widely utilized by police agencies around the world and was regarded the gold standard for identification until the early twentieth century. In the early 20th centu