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What is Microsoft SkyDrive and how can I benefit from it?
- Backup of your important files and photographs. ...
- Access your files from anywhere. ...
- Easily share photos and documents with people you choose. ...
- Edit your Office documents from any browser.
- What is SkyDrive used for?
- What is the difference between OneDrive and SkyDrive?
- What is SkyDrive and how does it work?
- Is SkyDrive safe?
- Do I really need OneDrive?
- Is OneDrive better than Dropbox?
- Is SkyDrive still available?
- What is Microsoft SkyDrive and do I need it?
- Is SkyDrive free?
- What is bad about OneDrive?
- Can OneDrive be hacked?
- Can anyone see my OneDrive files?
- Can I delete SkyDrive?
What is SkyDrive used for?
Windows Live SkyDrive is a free online file storage system from Microsoft. With this service, users can store and share documents, photos and links.
What is the difference between OneDrive and SkyDrive?
Microsoft OneDrive and SkyDrive refers to the same cloud storage service (online storage service) provided by Microsoft and, in fact, there is no difference between them in the service they provide. ... So OneDrive is the latest name given to the former name SkyDrive. Now the name SkyDrive is no longer being used.
What is SkyDrive and how does it work?
SkyDrive is a cloud storage service similar to Dropbox and Google Drive. ... You need a Microsoft account to use SkyDrive, although publicly shared files can be accessed by anyone. In addition to storing and sharing files, you can also embed your uploads onto your personal website.
Is SkyDrive safe?
All personal information should be stored under the protection of network credentials by a service provider who publishes their security standards. In the case of Microsoft, all of their SkyDrive infrastructure is now on their Windows Azure platform, which meats very stringent protections such as HIPPA.
Do I really need OneDrive?
OneDrive only allows you to sync some files, photos, Windows settings, or the files but you can't use it to back up the operating system. And the free storage space is limited. In other words, OneDrive is not necessary on your computer.
Is OneDrive better than Dropbox?
For basic cloud storage and file sharing, OneDrive features can be enough for some users. But when it comes to creating content, especially with a team, Dropbox is simply more versatile. Plus, Dropbox makes it easy to work with hundreds of file types—even the rich media and large files that OneDrive doesn't support.
Is SkyDrive still available?
SkyDrive is dead, long live OneDrive. In January, Microsoft announced that it would rebrand its storage service to OneDrive following a trademark dispute with British pay-TV provider BSkyB.
What is Microsoft SkyDrive and do I need it?
SkyDrive for Windows helps your Office files to stay current and cloud connected. When you edit your documents in the next version of Office and save them on SkyDrive, they are stored in the SkyDrive folder on your device and in the cloud at the same time.
Is SkyDrive free?
Skydrive is a free service that anyone can use. Skydrive Pro is bundled with Office 365, Office 2013, downloadable from the Microsoft website and acts as a service. SkyDrive Pro is installed on a desktop and will automatically sync your documents accessible from Windows Explorer.
What is bad about OneDrive?
OneDrive is bad for a simple reason: Their monetization relies upon it being a bad user experience. Let me explain. OneDrive makes money via subscription when you run out of space. Of course, Microsoft can't afford to give every Windows user all the cloud space they want, so this makes sense.
Can OneDrive be hacked?
Yes, OneDrive can be hacked. ... While technically any online service can be hacked, the risk of this happening to a service like OneDrive or Microsoft, or a reputable service, is so small that you don't have to worry about it. Your own account is at greater risk of compromise, as individual accounts are lost every day.
Can anyone see my OneDrive files?
By default, only YOU can see OneDrive files
It is like your local drive, my documents or desktop. So, nothing to worry about confidentiality and security. If you share a OneDrive file with someone, then obviously those people have access.
Can I delete SkyDrive?
If you want to get rid of SkyDrive entirely, you can use Group Policy to remove it. This will get rid of it from everywhere on the system though, including the Metro apps. Launch Group Policy Editor by pressing the Windows key and R simultaneously, typing gpedit. msc and hitting Enter.
