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Windows: Like other online storage and syncing tools, SkyDrive is great for convenient access to the files you have in its sync folder(s). But it also has a killer feature: The ability to grab a file ...

If you want to access the local files on your Windows 11/10 computer, you can do so easily with the help of OneDrive. There is a simple setting that can set this up for you, as it can mirror your data ...

We’ve talked before about how syncing files across all your devices is only as useful as your ability to put the files you need in the right place. When that doesn’t happen, it’s handy to have a ...

You can also fetch files stored on a Windows PC from a Mac, but you can't fetch files stored on a Mac. When you connect to a PC to fetch files, Windows may require a verification code. Make sure ...

SkyDrive sinks its tentacles deeply into Windows 8.1, and in many respects, that’s a good thing. Newfound features include system-level SkyDrive integration with the Windows File Explorer, a ...

Android/Windows: Pushbullet is already a great way to bridge the gap between your devices, but now it’s getting easier. In the newest version, you can remotely browse your computer’s files and ...

The importance of automating processes can’t be overestimated. Most things start out as a manual procedure until you work out exactly how things should happen, but many times they stay that way ...

Once it's set up, iCloud backs up your data — photos, mail, contacts, bookmarks, passwords, iCloud Drive, and more — synced across all your devices where you're signed in. The changes made to the ...

Maxtor, now owned by Seagate, offers easy backup solutions through its OneTouch line of external hard drives. Depending on the model number and your personal configuration, you can encrypted the drive ...