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Microsoft has lost yet another high-profile executive, as SkyDrive manager Mike Torres has decided to leave the software giant for a yet-to-be-revealed job at Amazon.
GeekWire writes that Torres, who previously worked as a group program manager for SkyDrive, will join Amazon in a couple of weeks, but no other specif... |
18 June 2013 05:18 GMT |
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One more service is currently experiencing an outage, this time the People web app responsible for storing users’ contacts for Outlook.com and SkyDrive.
At this point, the service is unavailable and even though Microsoft has confirmed the issue, no other specifics have been provided. It appears that the proble... |
10 June 2013 09:56 GMT |
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Microsoft is trying to promote its cloud-based storage service SkyDrive with quite an interesting partnership, allowing entertainment magazine Complex to host a digital issue on its platform.
The company has announced that the June/July version of Complex magazine is available for all users via its SkyDrive service,... |
6 June 2013 09:39 GMT |
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The official SkyDrive client for Windows has just received an update, but Microsoft is yet to provide us with the release note for this particular build.
Given the fact that we’re getting closer to the public debut of Windows 8.1, the new SkyDrive version most likely comprises bug fixes and stability improveme... |
4 June 2013 02:04 GMT |
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Microsoft revealed plenty of details about the upcoming Windows 8.1 last week, but the company is secretly working on some new features as well.
A screenshot that’s allegedly coming from Windows 8.1 build 9418 reveals a brand new settings transfer option that could be bundled into the next Windows release.
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3 June 2013 01:12 GMT |
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A 27-year-old man from Largo, Florida was arrested in April after software company Microsoft found content showing abused children in his SkyDrive account and reported it to local authorities.
According to a report by Tampa Bay Times, Microsoft has come across the photos in March and contacted the National Center fo... |
29 May 2013 04:30 GMT |
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Microsoft is working on adding Photosynth support to SkyDrive, thus providing users with quick options to upload and view 3D panoramas on the cloud-based storage service. While Microsoft is yet to reveal any details about this update, LiveSide.net writes that a future 3D panorama experience on SkyDrive.com would be ... |
27 May 2013 17:31 GMT |
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Microsoft is appealing to students in the United States with a new SkyDrive campaign, offering them 3GB of extra storage for a full year. All you need to do is to visit this page and register for the promo with your .edu email address. Once the company checks your email account, you shall receive a unique code to ex... |
27 May 2013 12:11 GMT |
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Microsoft SkyDrive has just received a new commercial that tries to bring its capability of safely saving files in the cloud, especially in case of unexpected situations.
This time, the commercial puts the focus on that awkward moment when you build a robot and it destroys your computer, totally ruining your project... |
15 May 2013 12:41 GMT |
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Microsoft already provides Windows 8 users with a SkyDrive client, but those of you who want even more control over their files should really have a look at SkySearch.
The app comes with an eye-candy yet very user-friendly interface that allows you to browser folders and manage files without leaving the Metro UI.
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14 May 2013 22:51 GMT |
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Approximately two weeks after Microsoft proudly revealed that SkyDrive, its cloud-based storage service, had reached 250 million users, the company steps back in front of the media with a new important announcement.
SkyDrive has been updated to be not only faster, but also to make photo management a bit easier with ... |
14 May 2013 19:31 GMT |
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Tech giant Microsoft has just announced a brand new update for its SkyDrive cloud-based storage service that makes it easier for users to upload files to their account.
According to the company’s very own stats, the file uploading process is now two or even three times faster thanks to multiple server code imp... |
14 May 2013 03:13 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a brand new SkyDrive commercial trying to emphasize that backing up files in the cloud is vital for many users, especially in case your laptop… uhm… catches fire.
SkyDrive is now playing a much more important role in Microsoft’s long-term strategy, as the company is tr... |
14 May 2013 01:37 GMT |
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On Wednesday, Microsoft announced the availability of a new feature for all Windows Phone 8 users out there, namely the possibility to back up full-resolution photos and videos to SkyDrive.
“Today I am pleased to announce that we’re making the ability to back up full-res photos and videos available ever... |
9 May 2013 08:31 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently announced that its cloud storage service SkyDrive has reached a record 250 million users, only a few days after the company rolled out deeper integration with Outlook.com.
SkyDrive is expected to continue its growth, as the tech giant is looking to bet big on the cloud in the next Windows rele... |
7 May 2013 12:31 GMT |
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Apple and Microsoft have come to terms regarding the SkyDrive 3.0 update. Apple has approved the app, but not without forcing Microsoft to remove a payment feature for extra storage plans. Apple’s App Store guidelines state that titles that offer subscriptions must do so using in-app purchasing, enabling the C... |
4 April 2013 03:07 GMT |
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Microsoft has released SkyDrive 3.0 in the App Store or, should we say, Apple has approved Microsoft’s SkyDrive 3.0 update following a widely-reported dispute over a subscription mechanism.Apple and Microsoft have managed to settle a dispute over a subscription mechanism in the latter’s SkyDrive app that ... |
3 April 2013 13:45 GMT |
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Windows Blue, the first major upgrade for Windows 8, just got leaked on the Internet, as the Redmond-based technology giant recently reached the first development stage of the project.
An early build supposed to be used by partners for testing purposes was released on the web, so users who want to give Windows Blue ... |
24 March 2013 11:12 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a new version of the official SkyDrive client, the Windows application that allows users to access their files stored in the cloud.
There are no release notes for this new build, but the 17.0.2006.0314 version is now available for download from Microsoft’s website, so it most likely bring... |
19 March 2013 08:20 GMT |
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There’s no doubt email services have evolved a lot lately and, while some remember Gmail as the first platform offering users unlimited inbox storage, Microsoft’s Outlook.com has become the top choice when it comes to sending large files via email.
As you probably know by now, Outlook.com also offers unl... |
12 March 2013 05:35 GMT |
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Microsoft goes on with its efforts to promote Office 365 and SkyDrive, this time with an advertisement featuring American actress and comedian Aubrey Plaza.
The company rolled out a brand new campaign for students a few hours ago, inviting them to give a try to Office 365 University for up to three months at absolut... |
11 March 2013 11:51 GMT |
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In addition to a new campaign aimed at students who wish to try out the new Office 365 for up to three months, Microsoft also launched a new advertisement supposed to showcase the seamless integration between Office 365 and SkyDrive.
Office 365 was officially released in late January and is playing a key role for Mi... |
11 March 2013 10:11 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released a brand new campaign for students who want to give Office 365 University a try, offering a three-month trial and an extra 20 GB of SkyDrive storage at absolutely no cost. Users who wish to register for the campaign need an .edu email address and are required to share the offer on Facebook... |
11 March 2013 09:52 GMT |
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A new flavor of the Note+ application is now available for download for the owners of Windows Phone devices, namely version 2.4, with one appealing feature packed inside, namely support for SkyDrive backup.
Basically, the app will provide users with the possibility to easily upload their notes to the Documents fold... |
7 March 2013 06:31 GMT |
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Cloud-based storage devices are becoming pretty popular these days, so a powerful app that would allow you to manage the files stored in the cloud is a must-have.
RainbowDrive does even more than that. It integrates support for the commonly used storage systems on the market and lets you manage all of them from the ... |
6 March 2013 21:31 GMT |
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Microsoft announced in mid-December that it would completely retire Windows Live Mesh in order to move all users to SkyDrive, the company’s number one cloud-storage solution.
Live Mesh, the file synchronization and remote desktop application, is no longer part of Microsoft’s plans for the future and SkyD... |
12 February 2013 20:01 GMT |
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The preview versions of Office 2013 have been around for a while, with millions of users registering for an account to give the new productivity suite a spin.
And according to Microsoft, users of the Office preview builds have saved more than 1 billion documents in their SkyDrive accounts, which is quite another pro... |
8 February 2013 18:11 GMT |
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If you’re an avid Office Web Apps users, you may be delighted to hear that Microsoft has just introduced a new document sharing option that’s possible thanks to the SkyDrive integration. Basically, the new feature allows users to share and edit documents in the Office Web Apps with virtually anyone on th... |
8 February 2013 09:31 GMT |
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SkyDrive for Windows 8 and Windows RT has been around for a while, but David Overton, a former Microsoft employee, has launched his very own app compatible with the cloud storage service.
The so-called SkyDrive RT Sync comes with a feature that’s missing in Microsoft’s SkyDrive client on Windows RT platf... |
7 February 2013 06:11 GMT |
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Yesterday, Microsoft made its Office 2013 suite officially available for download worldwide, and also announced the availability of Office 365 Home Premium in 162 markets globally, with 20GB of SkyDrive storage attached. The deal should prove beneficial both for the Office Suite, which already has over 1 billion us... |
30 January 2013 08:01 GMT |
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As you probably know by now if you’re one of the users who installed Microsoft Office 2013 Preview, the new productivity suite comes with SkyDrive integration, allowing you to save your documents in the cloud. But beside this pretty helpful feature, Office 2013 also offers some very neat sharing options that e... |
24 January 2013 17:01 GMT |
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Microsoft continues to release updates for the built-in Windows 8 apps with a new improvement for the SkyDrive program integrated into its new operating system. SkyDrive for Windows 8 now features live tile support to keep you up to date with what’s happening in your SkyDrive account. The live tile is now show... |
24 January 2013 01:41 GMT |
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The cheapest Windows Phone 8 handset launched by Nokia, Lumia 620 has just made its debut in Thailand. The smartphone was initially launched in China, but the Finnish company is now gradually rolling out the handset globally.
According to NokiaPowerUser, customers in Thailand can now purchase the Nokia Lumia 620 for... |
16 January 2013 19:01 GMT |
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One of the appealing applications that Windows Phone users can download and install on their devices at the moment is Mail Plus, which was designed to offer support for multiple attachments, all straight from SkyDrive. Available for download with support for both Windows Phone 8 and Windows Phone 7.5 devices, the a... |
15 January 2013 16:41 GMT |
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On Friday, Microsoft made available for download a new flavor of its SkyDrive application for Windows Phone devices, providing users with the possibility to enjoy a better experience on their handsets.
Unfortunately, the company did not offer specific info on what was changed on the latest app release, but we can a... |
12 January 2013 13:01 GMT |
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Microsoft has recently announced a bunch of improvements for its SkyDrive.com cloud storage service, including more HTML5 features for touch devices to make the browsing experience faster and more fluid.
Drag-and-drop features have been enhanced too, while users can now move files to anywhere in the hierarchy of the... |
9 January 2013 04:35 GMT |
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Microsoft’s very own SkyDrive has recorded a remarkable growth in the last couple of months, with official figures now pointing to a record 200 million users.
More and more are coming every day, Microsoft said, especially thanks to integration into a wide array of services and products developed by the company... |
14 December 2012 13:31 GMT |
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Windows Live Mesh, Microsoft’s file synchronization and remote desktop application, will be retired on February 13, 2013, so all users are now recommended to make the move to SkyDrive.
The decision to retire this new service was pretty simple, Microsoft said, as SkyDrive is now integrated into devices and apps... |
14 December 2012 01:16 GMT |
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Apple has asked Microsoft to pay a 30 percent commission for its SkyDrive for iOS app and, because the Redmond-based technology giant has refused to do so, future updates of the software have been blocked.
But it seems like this dispute will go well beyond SkyDrive, as Apple now wants to receive a 30 percent commiss... |
12 December 2012 08:44 GMT |
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With so many rumors swirling around and claiming that Microsoft is planning to debut an iOS version of its popular Office productivity suite, it was only a matter of time before reports hinting at a potential Microsoft – Apple clash came out. The Next Web writes that the two technology giants are now fighting ... |
11 December 2012 08:17 GMT |
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Microsoft has confirmed that it's going to deploy a special SkyDrive application for the Xbox 360 later today, December 11, allowing users of the online storage service to watch their photos or videos right on the console.
SkyDrive is Microsoft's answer to the likes of Dropbox or Google Drive and allows us... |
11 December 2012 07:04 GMT |
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Dropbox has just announced at LeWeb 2012 in Paris that it would release a new version of its software specifically aimed at the Windows 8 platform and its new Modern interface, TNW reports. Just like many other apps currently available in the Store, the upcoming Dropbox flavor will adopt the Modern interface and wil... |
5 December 2012 03:36 GMT |
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A cloud music player project for SkyDrive was started approximately one and a half years ago, but Microsoft seems to make some real progress with its new web-based player.
The editors over at LiveSide have found out some secret code hidden in the SkyDrive.com page which actually demonstrates that Microsoft is curren... |
3 December 2012 04:11 GMT |
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One of the appealing new features that Microsoft has packed the Windows Phone 8 platform with is the SkyDrive integration, which enables users to back up their files into the cloud, while also being able to access them at all times.
SkyDrive in Windows Phone 8 is also connected with Office, so that users would have... |
24 November 2012 17:01 GMT |
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A new flavor of the SkyDrive application is now available for download for devices running under Google’s Android operating system, namely SkyDrive 1.1.
The new application release provides users with the possibility to easily upload files to the cloud straight from the SD card inside their devices.
The upd... |
16 November 2012 11:21 GMT |
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One of the features that Nokia’s Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 devices arrive on shelves with is fast access to Microsoft’s SkyDrive cloud service, and the company has decided to offer some more info on the matter.
SkyDrive was already present on Nokia’s Lumia 900 and Lumia 800 smartphon... |
16 November 2012 09:34 GMT |
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Microsoft has just released an updated version of the SkyDrive application for Windows that comprises several stability improvements and optimizations for various Windows versions.
The app also allows users to select which files or folders to sync, which is apparently one of the most requested features for the SkyDr... |
16 November 2012 09:18 GMT |
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Microsoft has just confirmed a bug that crashes Opera web browsers whenever users attempt to access their SkyDrive account content.
As we reported to you yesterday, SkyDrive users are sent more than 2 million NULL characters, so the Opera browser either hangs or crashes almost instantly.
A Microsoft spokesperson to... |
13 November 2012 06:53 GMT |
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In case you were trying to access Microsoft’s SkyDrive website with the Opera browser, don’t do it again. It seems that a bug in this browser causes Opera to hang and use 100 percent of the CPU.
According to Opera Core Quality Assurance software tester Hallvord R. M. Steen, the SkyDrive website is at fau... |
12 November 2012 09:03 GMT |
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Microsoft has just updated its cloud application for Windows Phone devices, SkyDrive. The latest version offers users support for Windows Phone 8 platform, which has just been officially unveiled. In addition, SkyDrive users will now be able to search files and folders stored in the cloud. New settings for photo upl... |
7 November 2012 22:31 GMT |
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