How do I use my 5GB of storage?

Hi All...
I'd like to use my free 5GB of storage for docs and photos, etc...  But I have no idea of how to get them there. 
These files consist of many types ranging from jpgs, to non-apple files/Docs (NOT iWork Stuff), etc...
How do I transfer them from my Mac to iCloud?
Also, I heard the photostream only lasts for 30 days then it deletes them and you need to re-add them?  Is this true?  Is there a way around this?

Your iCloud account provides you storage for syncing data and documents and not for general storage, if general storage is what you are looking for you should try some third party solutions such as Dropbox or sugarsync amongst others.
Again Photostream is for syncing recent photos between your devices, not for general storage or sharing with others. the new iPhoto app offers a solution for sharing photos, but for general storage try the services I previously mentioned.

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