If you store your files online, then all you need is an internet connection, and you'll be able to access your files-whether you're at work, at home, or at a friend's house. The cloud is generally the most convenient way to do this. But people are now more mobile than ever, and it's nice to have your files with you wherever you go. If you've used previous versions of Windows, you're probably used to working with folders and files on your computer. Over the next few months, you may still see SkyDrive in some Microsoft products.
There's nothing fundamentally different about the way OneDrive works-it's just a new name for an existing service.
In this lesson, we'll show you how to manage your OneDrive files, and also how to install the OneDrive Desktop app. If you have files stored in your OneDrive, you'll be able to access them easily with Windows 8. One of the biggest changes in Windows 8 is that it is closely integrated with OneDrive, Microsoft's online storage service. en/windows8/getting-started-with-windows-8/content/ Using OneDrive with Windows 8
