Below are some cloud based tools/apps that I think could be useful. I haven't used all of them, but if I had need of what they offer I certainly would.
Evernote- http://evernote.com/evernote/
Evernote is the cloud replacement for post-it notes. It is an app that saves information such as to-do lists, reminders, notes, and more. Anything that a person might would do to make a note of something is available from audio to video. All of this information is stored on the cloud and is accessible either from their website or through a free app available on most mobile platforms. Information can be shared with friends who also have and Evernote account. Limits are placed on the data uploaded per month for the free account, but the premium and business versions (which you pay for) increase this.
Mint- https://www.mint.com/what-is-mint/?cid=ppc_gg_b_stan_Main-Mint&kw=mint&srid=sr3_1906961_go
Mint is a cloud based financial tracking tool. It allows you to collect all your financial information to one secure spot on the cloud and track it from anywhere. Mint can be used to establish budgets, payment reminders, account alerts and more. Information is secured by the same means as regular online banking and is available on their website or through a mobile app.
Amazon Kindle Cloud Reader- http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html/ref=sa_menu_karl?ie=UTF8&docId=1000493771
Amazon offers a free e-book reader app for mobile devices and computers that allows you to read or sync e-books from the cloud. This requires you to create a free Amazon account (or link an existing one), and books must go through Amazon to be read on the app. E-books can be bought, but there are a number of books available free on the Amazon marketplace (mostly classics) or through local library programs such as Overdrive.
Dropbox- https://www.dropbox.com/
Probably one of the most well know cloud storage programs in the world, Dropbox is also one of the most popular. While it's true that you only start with 2Gb of storage for the free service, it is relatively easy to expand this by adding friends through shared folders, downloading the Dropbox interface app to a computer, and syncing up with a mobile app. I was able to more than double my available storage within minutes simply by doing things I was already planning to do. Shared folders can be secured so that only the owner can alter them or other users can be allowed more privileges.
Google Cloud Print- https://www.google.com/cloudprint/learn/
Google Cloud Print allows a user to connect a networked or internet connected printer to the cloud and print to it from anywhere they have internet access. This works best with printers already designed for cloud use, but is usable with all printers. Google Cloud Print is limited to a certain list of apps (Chrome first and foremost) that are compatible with the service, but that list is rather long and includes items from every variety of device.
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