25GB of free online storage and make it look like another folder on your PC!
I have been using Microsoft Windows Live SkyDrive for some time now and I think it’s a good offering.
If you want one, all you need is a windows live ID and go to skydrive.live.com to use it.
How often have you saved a file to "My Documents" on your desktop PC then wanted to access that file from home or another location. The file is not on a shared drive, your PC at work is turned off so you have no chance of accessing it!
Another Scenario is you have a 20Mb file you want to share with 6 other people, what are some of the options? Use an FTP site? IT savvy users might use this but it can be slow, awkward to access and may not be secure. Email it? No Chance! Most email systems have 8Mb restrictions.
Windows live SkyDrive lets you save files to a secure virtual drive online, meaning you can access your files from anywhere. You can Share certain folders with users, this solves the sharing of large files scenario.
Map your SkyDrive with Windows Explorer
The only issue I had with SkyDrive was having to log on to skydrive.live.com each time to drag and drop files, a minor issue but a worthy one. I have now discovered Gladinet - http://www.gladinet.com/
Gladinet is a free software utility that allows you to connect to your SkyDrive as if it were a folder on your PC!!
If you are interested, here's what to do
Download the free version of Gladient here
It's a 11ish Mb download.
Install the software then using the "Virtual Directory Manager" Mount a "Windows Live SkyDrive"
Click on the "Mount" icon
Give your SkyDrive/Virtual Directory a name; add your Windows live ID and password.
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