The world is moving towards full mobility – today, we want to have access to our data from anywhere in the world and from any device. In response to these needs, cloud services are developing that enable the storage, synchronization, and sharing of files without the need for physical media.
Among the most popular solutions of this type are Google Drive (Alphabet) and OneDrive (Microsoft). In this article, we will take a closer look at OneDrive – a cloud service from Microsoft that is widely used in both private and business life.
OneDrive – a virtual drive always at your fingertips
OneDrive is a private cloud for data that can be accessed from any device—smartphone, tablet, or computer—as long as you have an internet connection. Thanks to file synchronization, you can also work offline, and changes will be automatically saved to the cloud when you reconnect.
A Microsoft 365 subscription provides:
• access to the full Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.),
• 1 TB of storage space,
• the ability to upload files up to 250 GB each.
Key benefits of OneDrive
Access from anywhere
The biggest advantage of cloud solutions is that they are not tied to a specific device. If you have your files synced with OneDrive, you can open them from anywhere in the world—all you need is a browser or mobile app.
Automatic backup
Windows allows you to create automatic backups of folders such as Desktop, Documents, and Pictures. You can decide whether you want your files to be available locally and synchronized with the cloud, or stored exclusively online, thus saving disk space.
Easy file sharing
OneDrive allows you to share documents with others, and you can set different permission levels (read-only, edit, etc.). What's more, multiple people can work on the same file at the same time, which greatly facilitates collaboration.
File version history
With version history, you can restore a document to one of up to 25 previous versions. This is a great safeguard in case of accidental changes or deletion of important content.
Recovering deleted data
Deleted files go to the trash, from which they can be recovered for up to 93 days. Additionally, after closing a user account, the data is stored for another 90 days, giving you an extra chance to restore it.
Cloud solutions such as OneDrive are not only convenient, but above all secure and efficient.
Summary
Cloud solutions such as OneDrive are not only convenient, but above all secure and efficient. In an age where remote working, mobility, and quick access to data are becoming the norm, OneDrive is proving to be an almost indispensable tool. It is worth using it both at work and in everyday life.
