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Here are five popular online storage services and how to transfer files using them:

1. **Google Drive:**
   - **Upload Files:**
     1. Sign in to Google Drive.
     2. Click on the “+ New” button.
     3. Choose “File upload” or “Folder upload.”
     4. Select the files or folders from your computer and click “Open” to upload them.
   - **Share Files:**
     1. Right-click on the file or folder you want to share.
     2. Click “Share.”
     3. Enter the email addresses of the people you want to share with or generate a shareable link.
     4. Set the permissions (view, comment, or edit) and click “Send” or “Copy link.”

2. **Dropbox:**
   - **Upload Files:**
     1. Log in to Dropbox.
     2. Click the “Upload” button on the top-right corner.
     3. Choose “Files” or “Folder” to upload.
     4. Select the files or folder from your computer and click “Open” or “Upload.”
   - **Share Files:**
     1. Hover over the file or folder you want to share.
     2. Click the “Share” button that appears.
     3. Enter email addresses or copy the link to share.
     4. Set permissions and click “Share” or “Copy link.”

3. **OneDrive:**
   - **Upload Files:**
     1. Sign in to OneDrive.
     2. Click the “Upload” button.
     3. Select “Files” or “Folder.”
     4. Choose the files or folder from your computer and click “Open” to upload.
   - **Share Files:**
     1. Right-click on the file or folder you want to share.
     2. Click “Share.”
     3. Enter email addresses or copy the link to share.
     4. Set the permissions and click “Send” or “Copy link.”

4. **iCloud Drive:**
   - **Upload Files:**
     1. Sign in to iCloud.com.
     2. Click on “iCloud Drive.”
     3. Click the upload button (cloud icon with an upward arrow).
     4. Select the files from your computer and click “Open” to upload.
   - **Share Files:**
     1. Right-click on the file or folder you want to share.
     2. Click “Share” and then “Add People.”
     3. Choose how you want to share (email, link) and set permissions.
     4. Click “Share” or “Copy Link.”

5. **Box:**
   - **Upload Files:**
     1. Log in to Box.
     2. Click the “Upload” button on the top-right corner.
     3. Choose “File” or “Folder.”
     4. Select the files or folder from your computer and click “Open” or “Upload.”
   - **Share Files:**
     1. Hover over the file or folder you want to share.
     2. Click the “Share” button.
     3. Enter email addresses or copy the link to share.
     4. Set the access permissions and click “Send” or “Copy link.”

Here’s how you can transfer files for each scenario:

a. **Transferring Files:**

i. **From Computer to USB:**
   1. Plug the USB drive into the computer’s USB port.
   2. Open the file explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac).
   3. Locate the files you want to transfer.
   4. Drag and drop or copy and paste the files into the USB drive’s folder.
   5. Safely eject the USB drive before removing it.

ii. **From Cellphone to Laptop:**
   1. **Using a USB Cable:**
      - Connect the cellphone to the laptop using a USB cable.
      - On the cellphone, select the option to transfer files (often called MTP or File Transfer mode).
      - Open the file explorer on the laptop and locate the cellphone under “This PC” (Windows) or “Locations” (Mac).
      - Drag and drop or copy and paste the files from the cellphone to the laptop.
   
   2. **Using Wireless Methods:**
      - **Bluetooth:**
        - Enable Bluetooth on both the cellphone and the laptop.
        - Pair the devices.
        - Send the files from the cellphone via Bluetooth, and accept the transfer on the laptop.
      
      - **Cloud Services:**
        - Upload the files from the cellphone to a cloud storage service (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox).
        - Access the cloud service from the laptop and download the files.

iii. **From Cellphone to Cellphone:**
   1. **Using Bluetooth:**
      - Enable Bluetooth on both cellphones.
      - Pair the devices.
      - Select the files on the source cellphone and choose the option to send via Bluetooth.
      - Accept the transfer on the receiving cellphone.

   2. **Using File Transfer Apps:**
      - Use apps like SHAREit, Xender, or similar.
      - Install and open the app on both cellphones.
      - Follow the app’s instructions to connect the devices and transfer files.

   3. **Using Cloud Services:**
      - Upload the files to a cloud service from the source cellphone.
      - Access the cloud service on the receiving cellphone and download the files.

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