Windows Live SkyDrive
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Access Files Anywhere You're Online, 24/7
With Windows Live SkyDrive, you can store, access, and share files with friends or co-workers, no matter where you are as long as you're online. Free 5 GB password-protected, online storage means you can easily get to your data – documents, photos, home videos, anything you need – with just a few quick clicks.
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Watch video- Hefty storage: You get 5 GB of free, password-protected online storage so you've got plenty of room to back up important documents and other files. It's like an extension of your PC's hard drive.
- Password protection: You set the passwords and you decide who sees what, so you have confidence that your data is in your control.
- Personal folders: Multiple computers are no problem. With personal folders, you can keep your files online and access them with virtually any web-enabled computer or mobile device.
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Conserving Bandwidth
Jul 14 2008 10:08PM,
John J. KavanaghWe all receive e-mails where someone sends you pictures or a document (Adobe, Word, PowerPoint, etc…) and you notice the attachment is rather lengthy. Now most people have access to high speed these days but wouldn’t it be cooler to just send a link to ...
- Shared folders:Working on a project with classmates, co-workers, or family? With shared folders, the whole crew can upload, download, and collaborate with you on documents and other files.
- Public folders:Have info you need to share with an entire online community? SkyDrive lets you share files in a public folder that only you can update so information is shared the way you want.
- Direct links:Each folder on SkyDrive has a unique Web address, so you can save the link as a favorite or copy-and-paste it into e-mail or other documents.
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Skydrive on the toolbar
Sep 10 2007 3:55AM,
JamieI just spotted a new button (well, what I THINK is a new button) on the Windows Live Toolbar following my installation of the updated version via Windows Live Suite earlier this week. Cool, I can now access my folders right from the toolbar! What would ...
- With SkyDrive, you can embed public or shared folders on Windows Live Spaces. Everyone who looks at your space can see what's public, but only people you've granted permission can see your shared folders.
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My Writing’s
Jun 20 2008 3:58AM,
Politically IncorrectMost of you know that I write on a wide variety of topics that can range from Politics, Religion and things to help you along the way with the development of your “Spaces” sites. From time to time you will see me creating documents via Microsoft Word and ...
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Store It On Skydrive
Jul 3 2008 4:00AM,
Politically IncorrectFor those of use who are current member’s of the "Community Clubhouse" and my friend's throughout "Spaces", I want to share one of the fine features that Microsoft has made available to you at no charge. Have you been looking for the ...
Podcasting with Windows Live SkyDrive, Spaces, plus a few extra things you'll need
Jul 24 2008 7:02PM,
Marcus at MicrosoftEarlier this week, I decided to start a podcast series around Windows Live. For those of you who aren't familiar with podcasting, there are plenty of resources on the web that can tell you all about it, ranging from how to best record your audio (or ...
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