Windows 8.1 Plain & Simple

Chapter 17. Sharing settings and files in the cloud

In this section:

• Choosing settings to sync to SkyDrive

• Choosing files to save to SkyDrive

• Saving files to SkyDrive

• Creating a new folder in SkyDrive

• Adding files to a folder

• Sharing a folder

• Managing SkyDrive storage

• Creating a folder and adding data to it from the SkyDrive app

Windows 8.1 provides two useful ways to connect your computing devices and content together in the cloud. First, you can sync your personal computer settings so that those settings will be applied no matter what computer you log on to (provided you use you Microsoft account). Settings can include your Start screen configuration and app data, among other things.

Second, you can share files with yourself and others by saving them ...