# Cloud-Connected Computing Services Paperspace Lets You Access Your Computer Through the Cloud By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-03-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperspace References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/paperspace-paperweight-computer-cloud/36410/) & [paperspace.io](https://paperspace.io/) Paperspace is a service that enables you to [run your computer from the cloud](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximityplay). You can log into the system from any Internet-connected computer in the world and work on your desktop regardless of its location. How it works is you have to log onto Paperspace's servers. This lets you access a virtual desktop, applications and webpages streamed to you via the cloud. You can also [log in via a browser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-remote-terminal) on an existing computer or using a [tiny device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epaper-computer) called the Paperweight that you can connect to any monitor, keyboard or mouse. In situations where you're looking for extra processing power or you need to access your computer for a distance, Paperspace could be a godsend. It could also be helpful if your computer gets damaged in some way, as your stuff is safely stored online. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cloud Computing:** Paperspace's cloud-connected computing service allows users to access their computer remotely, pointing towards the growing trend of cloud computing. - **Virtual Desktop:** Paperspace's virtual desktop service provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the remote working and telecommuting industries. - **Remote Access:** The ability to access a computer from anywhere through the cloud, as offered by Paperspace, showcases the trend of remote access technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Information Technology:** The cloud-connected computing service provided by Paperspace offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the IT industry. - **Telecommunications:** Paperspace's virtual desktop service has implications for the telecommunications industry, with increased potential for remote work and mobility. - **Computer Hardware:** The ability to access a computer through the cloud highlights an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the computer hardware industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cloud Gaming Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luminglabs.md) - [Cloud-Focused Mini PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mohacloud-pc.md) - [Cloud Gaming-Specific Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebooks.md) - [Dedicated Spatial Computing Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacetop-g1.md) - [Device-Streaming Productivity Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-app.md) - [Living Space Cloud Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-cloud-system.md) - [Crowdsourced Compute Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalavai.md) - [Desktop-Compatible Artificial Intelligence Agents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skywork-desktop.md) - [Browser-Based Terminal Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/web-remote-terminal.md)