Windows Live SkyDrive – A First Look

Windows Live SkyDrive – A First Look

Well, as Chris announced, SkyDrive is here and sports a nice new Wave 2 look, so let’s take a look at exactly what has changed, and what you can do with SkyDrive now. New ... Read more »
Windows Live Folders renamed to Skydrive – Gets update too

Windows Live Folders renamed to Skydrive – Gets update too

Today sees the somewhat expected renaming of Windows Live Folders to its final name, Windows Live Skydrive. There is also a significant update to the service, extending the basic functionality that was criticised somewhat ... Read more »
Windows Live Folders not final name for cloud storage service – Windows Live Skydrive instead?

Windows Live Folders not final name for cloud storage service – Windows Live Skydrive instead?

Some things just seem to keep reappearing like a bad penny, and for Windows Live its undoubtedly the naming strategy. Since the Folders beta was expanded earlier this week, the login page has referenced ... Read more »
Windows Live Folders beta expands tomorrow

Windows Live Folders beta expands tomorrow

Hot off the press is an email sent to some of those who signed up for the Windows Live Folders beta and don’t yet have access. “Subject: Windows Live Folders — opening soon! Thanks ... Read more »
Live Folders To Support Image Previews

Live Folders To Support Image Previews

Just a small tidbit found over at the Live Folders Team Blog, they have announced that the next release of Live Folders will include thumbnails of any pictures that are in your folders. Currently ... Read more »
Windows Live OneCare 2.0 beta almost here

Windows Live OneCare 2.0 beta almost here

In an email sent to Windows Live OneCare testers, Microsoft confirmed the imminent start of the OneCare 2.0 beta program. Designated as a ”pre-premiere”, OneCare 2.0 will not be available as a public beta initially. ... Read more »
Folders beta closed, for now

Folders beta closed, for now

The Windows Live Folders beta opened up yesterday, and contrary to what we understood, was simply open to the first 5,000 users to get there, with a slight caveat of changing your locale to ... Read more »
Folders and Photo Gallery announced – more to come this summer

Folders and Photo Gallery announced – more to come this summer

Windows Live Folders and Windows Live Photo Gallery are set to begin limited managed betas, according to an announcement by Microsoft today.  Windows Live Folders, which we showed you when it briefly popped up ... Read more »
Folders and Photo Gallery are now in beta

Folders and Photo Gallery are now in beta

Well we just got the email, and Windows Live Folders and Windows Live Photo Gallery are now available if you have been invited.  You should have received an invitation to “Windows Live Beta” a ... Read more »
Leaked Windows Live Messenger 8.5 turns up more surprises

Leaked Windows Live Messenger 8.5 turns up more surprises

For those of you who haven’t seen it at mess.be, the leaked Messenger 8.5 build contained some hidden but basic Windows Live Folders integration/promotion. While the infobar isn’t earth-shattering, remember this isn’t a beta ... Read more »