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Cloud data storage is an innovative technology, providing online storage that allows quick data access on your device, similar to an onboard hard drive. Recent Windows releases have seamlessly integrated this technology, and Windows 8.1 includes OneDrive.
Guide to Free Cloud Data Storage with OneDrive
Requirements:
- Computer running Windows 8.1 operating system
- Hotmail account. If you don't have one, see how to create a Hotmail account
Step 1: Click on the OneDrive app on the Start screen of Windows 8.1
Step 2: Once in the app, choose the folder to browse to the location on OneDrive where you want to add a file.
Step 3 Choose a file on your computer by clicking on OneDrive and navigating to the folder containing the file.
Step 4 After selecting the file to upload, right-click to display the toolbar, then choose Upload to initiate the upload process.
Step 5 Additionally, you can integrate OneDrive into your computer to use it as a virtual drive. Move files or folders from your computer's drive to the OneDrive directory for online storage.
Step 6 Inside OneDrive, you can view the files you've uploaded. However, when moving files, you need to log in to your Hotmail personal account.
OneDrive is an application on Windows 8.1 that allows you to explore and utilize it for storing your important data securely, ensuring it is never lost. Additionally, you can refer to the new features on Windows 8.1 for more efficient operations on the Windows 8.1 version.
Is backing up data to OneDrive the best choice for you? Besides OneDrive, there are many other online file storage services you can trust and choose to store your data, such as Dropbox or Google Drive. However, determining the best computer data backup option depends on each individual's assessment.
