Skydrive is an online storage solution from Microsoft which gives you ability to connect devices, share files across platforms with options of Apps, Web Access and your computer over the internet, anywhere, anytime . You can compare it with service like DropBox(See also How to use iOS device as a Wireless Flash drive), but with the recent update, Skydrive has become a different beast which many Windows users will love to use it.
Prior to this, the device were able to connect with services like Mesh which is integrated into Skydrive. Once you install the windows app on a PC, you will be able to access all the drives and folders via Skydrive itself. This is super awesome feature !!
Steps to install a Skydrive on a computer :
Create a Skydrive Account : In order to use Skydrive, you need to create a live id. This can be created on https://skydrive.live.com/ When you visit that page, you will see a login screen, left of which will be an option which says “Don’t have a Windows Live ID? Signup”. Follow it and create your account.
Good thing about this service is that you can use any of your existing email address to signup in case you do not want to use any other services. Sign up process is easy which needs some of your basic info which will be useful in case you need to verify your account anytime. Also, make sure that you use your correct mobile number here as it is going to be handy when you approve a computer with your Skydrive Account.
Now if, you already have a Hotmail, Messenger or Xbox LIVE Account, I will suggest you to signup with that account. This will give you easy to all these services without requiring you to sign in or sign out all the time.
Grab the free Storage : Microsoft is now giving out 25 Gb of space for users who already been using Skydrive from sometime, but if you are new, you still get the 7GB Space to start.
