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How to force SkyDrive to store a copy of your files on your hard drive in Windows 8.1

Posted on February 16, 2014

skydrive-logoIf you use a tablet PC that has a limited amount of file storage capacity, SkyDrive makes it easy to store your files in the cloud to prevent filling up your precious local storage space.

That’s all well and good, but if you use a regular PC that has a large hard drive, storing your files locally will allow you to access them even when you aren’t connected to the Internet.

Luckily, it’s very easy to force SkyDrive to save local copies of your files right on your hard drive for offline access in Windows 8.1. Here’s how:  [Read more…]

How to disable SkyDrive in Windows 8.1

Posted on February 10, 2014

skydrive-logoMicrosoft went all out with their integration of SkyDrive into Windows 8.1, and some people don’t like it. I happen to be one of them.

I can understand why they would want us all to use SkyDrive with their recent push into the realm of mobile devices and all, but I have no desire to use it with my desktop and notebook computers (personally, I prefer DropBox).

If you feel the same way, you can easily disable Skydrive in Windows 8.1. Here’s how:  [Read more…]




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