Skydrive For Mac Os X 10.6 8

The latest version of Microsoft SkyDrive gives other cloud storage services a run for their money. SkyDrive offers the most free storage space of any major service, and has some compelling features. Here's what you need to know to get started with SkyDrive...

I use SkyDrive all the time. It is my #1 favorite cloud storage program. I have 25gb for each of my hotmail accounts and 7 GB for each of my new Outlook accounts with a total of 128gbs. I only use the app for one main account (25gb) and use that one for the files that I need on other devices. It blows away dropboxs measly 2gb and its totally free. If you need more storage just make another outlook.com email and you get 7gb more. I also encrypt my private files with Duplicati before putting them in the folder, but u can use axcrypt or something similar for single file encryption.

Two details: I use Dropbox now and no one considers me a techie or geek. Isn't this new Sky thing a fancy rival to Dropbox that surely can do more tricks but maybe we who just get-along with computers can forgetaboutit? Well, until I can tap on it, load one It's-Me ID and it loads itself wherever I have a computer, some day in the future when the Star Trek computers finally arrive? :}

I've been using SkyDrive for a couple months now and I like the way it interacts with all of my downloads by popping up to offer to save them there. Also, I find 7G storage is great for storing my non-work stuff (I use Dropbox for my business files to keep them separate). Syncing was also very easy, and I'm just an average computer buff!

After the recent change in terms and conditions allowing Microsoft full access to any files I should upload, I have deleted my files. The new T&C also allows them to hold your entire Microsoft Live account hostage if their robot thinks it sees something not kosher in your sky drive. I don't care to loose all access due to a false positive.

Asolutely love SkyDrive. Note that Microsoft is completely secure. First, connections are SSL, secondly they use Microsoft Enterprise tools for security. Forefront, I think; just checking with Microsoft. Microsoft routinely validates all cloud services to comply with US Government security specs. Sure can't say that about Dropbox or Google.

The synch feature is fabulous & so much better than carrying a large USB stick or portable hard drive.

Office Web Apps means I can review and comment or update any document without my secure documents ever leaving the cloud.

I'm curious what app you're using to edit the spreadsheet with on the iPad. MS doesn't offer Excel for the iPad. I have DocsToGo, but it doesn't offer SkyDrive as an online option. It does offer the Google drive and Dropbox.

Thanks,

Mike

For my Windows XP PC I use the free version of SDExplorer. It can sync with Skydrive as well as other cloud storage systems. It has many of the features of Skydrive, but only the paid version has all the features. You can get SDExplorer here:
http://www.cloudstorageexplorer.com/

Bob, I enjoyed your comment that you can copy anything to the SkyDrive folder, 'for safe keeping in the cloud'. I filed it with those other delightful oxymorons: 'constructive criticism', 'military intelligence' and 'a little pregnant'!

EDITOR'S NOTE: Here's my standard reply on the cloud security issue: I'd argue that data stored in the cloud is MUCH safer than files stored on a local hard drive. Do you use 256-bit encryption for your sensitive files at home? How about strong physical security that includes gated perimeter access, 24x7 on-site security guards, and security cameras? Do you have a fire detection and suppression system, backup power, and a disaster recovery plan in the event of hurricane, flood or earthquake? You can bet your cloud storage provider has all that and more in place to safeguard your data.

Will SkyDrive work with Android based Amazon Kindle Fire?

Every other month I teach a Beginners Class in computing at the Newark (DE) Senior Center. I always provide an informative five-page handout complete with many online links. But the links are not active on a printed sheet. So now I put a digital handout in the cloud via my Microsoft Skydrive, making it available to them quite easily through a link on our NSC web site (NSCseniorsurfers.com). Yes, they could be given USB flash drives with the digital version on them, but with simple brief steps this involves them in the latest trends in computing technology.

I installed it on my pc and it started putting some things into the 'SkyDrive' folder for no apparent reason, things that I have absolutely no need to back up. For the life of me I have no idea why this program selected these files, none what so ever!

I use SkyDrive at home and find it very good. I cannot use it at my office, however, as I only have XP installed (although the two other computers in the office have Windows 7).
We use Dropbox, which is great for all OS. I have folders set up so that all my office files are available wherever I am.

dear sir, you are cent percent right as i do have personal experience with the MS SkyDrive.

This past Monday, I got an email from IDrive, they just boosted my free storage from 5GB to 10GB.

I haven't looked at SkyDrive for a while, but I could not find a way to back up folders, just individual files. Is folder backup allowed in the current version?
Thanks.

I downloaded and installed the program from your link for skydrive and it installed 'justcloud' that only offers 15mb of space. Did I go to the wrong website?

EDITOR'S NOTE: Apparently so. SkyDrive offers 7GB, and is not associated with that service.

The only grouse I have with Skydrive is that it doesn't work from behind an authenticated proxy server.

Thanks, Bob. Based on your terrific write-up, I am trying SkyDrive because I'm tired of updating multiple units for my Outlook.

Thought I could be clever, and move the Office Data File (.pst)to the SkyDrive folder, but it won't open. It there a trick to use Microsoft Outlook in SkyDrive?

Many thanks for all your great tips, and am a loooong time subscriber.

I have heard that Microsoft has shut down some SkyDrive accounts and Windows Live Accounts because they felt they were being compromised. All my files are on SkyDrive and not on my hard drive. What should I do, since reinstalling - downloading to my hard drive would take a long time.