PERSONAL HANDHELD WEB SERVER AND STORAGE DEVICE

A personal handheld web server that is Wi-Fi connectable to the internet through any wireless modem includes an ergonomic egg-shaped housing enclosing circuitry for a web server; at least Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB communications; and an externally visible video screen for user input, control, music playing, and document viewing. When in communication with the Internet by Wi-Fi, the personal handheld web server has a unique URL by which the personal handheld web server can be accessed by authorized users. The personal handheld web server's Wi-Fi is self-configuring and connects to any router or hotspot. The invention further includes a separate web server (hereinafter "the Server") that is permanently in communication with the Internet and serves only the personal handheld web servers. All content in messages between the personal handheld web server and the Server is encrypted. Access to the personal handheld web server by persons other than the owner of the personal handheld web server is only by permission of the owner. Files can be shared directly from the personal handheld web server. In addition, local sharing is possible via Bluetooth streaming of audio and via Wi-Fi to share or stream movies, audio, or any file on a LAN. The personal handheld web server can serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot for local streaming.