10 Things You Need To Be Doing If You Use Apple's iCloud (AAPL)

It's been almost a year since Apple launched its online storage system, iCloud, to the public. 

Every user with an Apple ID gets 5 GB of storage for free to back up apps and settings on their iPhone, iPad, iPod. The service also syncs your photos, documents, and email with your Mac and mobile devices. 

The idea behind iCloud is to be able to access all your stuff no matter what Apple device you're using. 

But while iCloud is baked into all Apple products, it can be a bit confusing to use and get the most out of it. Here are some great tips to make sure you're getting the most out of Apple's cloud service.

First, make sure iCloud is activated on all of your devices. Here's how to activate it on Mac.

1. Head to System Preferences and select iCloud
2. Sign in with your AppleID and password
3. Check all of the items you would like to sync: (photos, contacts, etc.)

Here's how to activate iCloud on your mobile device (iPhone/iPad/iPod)

1. From your iPad or iPhone first tap Settings.
2. Next navigate to the iCloud menu and switch it on.
3. Choose what you would like to be saved in the cloud.

Now that you have iCloud set up, make sure you are syncing the items you care about the most.

We especially recommend syncing your contacts, notes, reminders, and bookmarks so that you can access them on any of your devices and on the web.

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