OneDrive, Windows Built-in Feature for Data Backup in Cloud

In this article, we will discuss what Onedrive is, one of the online-based file storage services that Microsoft recommends. The number of online-based file storage applications makes us have to carefully determine which one is right for us to use.

OneDrive or which has the original name Microsoft OneDrive is a cloud computing service that allows users to be able to upload and sync files to a cloud storage and then access them through a web browser or certain devices. OneDrive is a cloud storage service made by Microsoft and is part of the Windows Live online service.

Microsoft brings OneDrive which was released almost at the same time as Google introduced Google Drive. OneDrive brings editor features via the web for office document files such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Power point and OneNote. Although developed on the Windows platform, OneDrive can also be used on Mac, iOS, OS X, to Android.

Initially this storage service had the name SkyDrive. However, due to a trademark dispute with broadcasting company British Sky Broadcasting Group (BSkyB), Microsoft was forced to change the name of this service to OneDrive.

This name change was officially announced by Microsoft on January 27, 2014. Although not an easy thing, General Manager of Consumer Apps & Services Microsoft, Ryan Gavin assured that the data storage service in the cloud will continue to operate as usual, and all content will still be available on OneDrive. and OneDrive for business.

OneDrive features

On the official OneDrive page, Microsoft mentions 3 main features that OneDrive has, namely:

1. Files on Demand

The first feature that OneDrive offers is files on demand. Through this feature, you can access all OneDrive documents from Windows 10. In addition, OneDrive can also sync all the documents you want if you grant access.

Reporting from the Business Insider page, using OneDrive you can also directly share documents using only the OneDrive link.

2. Document Scan

The next feature provided by OneDrive is document scanning. This OneDrive feature can make it easier for you to scan multiple files such as important documents, receipts, notes, or other similar things.

3. Personal Vault

Another key feature that users can feel is the extra security. As discussed earlier, this online storage service is made by a well-known company Microsoft, therefore Microsoft also guarantees the security of every data stored on OneDrive, so you can store photos, videos, and various other important documents on OneDrive.

OneDrive Benefits and Advantages

1. Easy access to a file

OneDrive makes it easy for users when they want to access a file. With access support on various devices such as MacOS, iOS, Android, and Windows, you can easily access the files you want.

2. Can help work as a team

Just like other similar services, OneDrive also provides collaboration features that can make it easier for users when they want to carry out various activities simultaneously in real time.

3. Can share files with anyone easily

OneDrive makes it easy for you to share documents, pictures, and videos or any folder with others.

In this case, you can set who you want to share with, as is the case with “just watch” or you may allow them to “edit it”. In addition you can also revoke access by turning off the sharing feature.

4. Easy to access

Because it is an online-based storage service, you can access any files or folders that you have stored on OneDrive anywhere and anytime as long as you have an adequate internet connection.

5. Integrated with online office

Sometimes we don't always use the same device when we want to edit a file. With OneDrive we can edit the files we want even on different devices. However, make sure that you have saved the file in OneDrive.

6. Sufficient storage space

OneDrive provides users with 5 GB of free storage space that can be used. With a storage capacity of 5 GB, of course, it can be said as an adequate storage capacity.

Especially if it is only used to store small files. But if you feel less, you can upgrade up to 1 TB or 1000 GB.

7. User friendly display

For those of you who want to try OneDrive for the first time, you don't have to worry about how to use it. This is because OneDrive has an easy-to-use interface so you won't have any difficulty operating the service.

Difference between OneDrive and Google Drive

As previously mentioned, Microsoft presents OneDrive which was released almost at the same time as Google introduced Google Drive, however, there are several things that differentiate OneDrive and Google Drive, namely:

1. Microsoft offers large amounts of space for free to anyone with a Microsoft account, whereas Google uses its own virtual cloud known as Drive as a way to tie users into what is widely known as the Google Ecosystem.
2. One Drive only provides users with 5 GB of free storage capacity. While Google Drive has a free storage capacity of 15 GB for its users.
3. OneDrive lets you set an expiration date on a shared link, whereas Google Drive doesn't set an expiration date on a shared link.
4. The Google Drive service is available and available on Windows, iOS, Mac OS and Android. Whereas OneDrive is available and there are Windows, Mac OS, iOS, Android and Windows phones.

One Drive Packages

Generally, OneDrive is divided into 2 main plans, namely the personal plan and the business plan. The following is a list of personal and business packages that can be an option for you:

1. Personal Package (for at home)
2. Business Package (For Business)

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