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Microsoft says users can now uninstall OneDrive in Windows for good

There's a way out from the intrusive cloud service

In a nutshell: Microsoft has been pushing OneDrive as the standard cloud storage solution for Windows for quite some time, to the point of user annoyance. The company usually tries everything it can to hinder user's choice on how to deal with the service, but things are seemingly starting to change.

Full story By Alfonso Maruccia, March 11, 2024, 1:01 PM 31 comments

Software Microsoft

OneDrive users must justify why they are closing the app before exiting (Updated)

You aren't leaving until you tell Microsoft why

WTF?! Trust Microsoft to find new ways of making something (even more) annoying. The act of closing the OneDrive for Windows app will now force users to explain why they are doing such a thing. And don't think you can just ignore the question - Microsoft won't let you quit the program until you answer.

Full story By Rob Thubron, November 10, 2023, 5:19 AM 17 comments

Microsoft AI

Microsoft OneDrive is getting a major overhaul with the addition of Copilot and AI search features

OneDrive 3.0 also gets a revamped design with a new home page

By Kishalaya Kundu, October 4, 2023, 9:15 AM

Software The Web

Microsoft 365 Basic gets you 100GB of OneDrive, ad-free Outlook, but no desktop Office for $2 a month

An inexpensive offering from Microsoft

By Matt Frusher, January 11, 2023, 4:26 PM 7 comments

Cloud Storage Basics: Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, and More Compared

FEATURE By Sami Haj-Assaad, August 8, 2022, 6:04 AM TechSpot The Web

Thanks to a wide array of cloud storage solutions, you no longer have to travel around with a handful of USB sticks or a clunky external drive. Most big services feature free tiers, too.

Essential Apps to Install on your Windows PC or Mac

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, February 7, 2022, 6:07 AM TechSpot Software

You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop, or are clean installing your OS, good for you! Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine. Now it's time to get back to productivity Zen by recovering your files and installing programs. Not sure which ones? Well, let us help.

Microsoft The Web

Microsoft is dropping support for OneDrive desktop on older Windows versions

The app will continue to sync personal files until March, after which users will need to upload and access data directly via OneDrive for web

By Humza Aamir, November 8, 2021, 8:54 AM

Downloads Software

OneDrive improves file sharing options in latest update

OneDrive latest improvements include immersive reader integration, expiring access for external users, PDF viewing updates on iOS and Android, and more.

By Erik Orejuela, June 17, 2021, 4:55 PM

Software Microsoft

Microsoft is killing off OneDrive's 'Fetch' feature on July 31

It's a useful, but niche tool

By Cohen Coberly, July 14, 2020, 4:16 PM

Microsoft

Microsoft announces business-focused file sharing improvements and a Dark Mode for OneDrive

OneDrive is getting several upgrades soon

By Cohen Coberly, July 1, 2020, 4:40 PM

Microsoft Software

Microsoft OneDrive adds a Personal Vault for better security

With two-factor authentication for protecting sensitive documents, coming to everyone by the end of the year

By Humza Aamir, June 26, 2019, 6:15 AM

Essential Apps You Should Install on a New PC Running Windows or macOS

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, September 11, 2018, 1:52 AM TechSpot Software

You just bought a new laptop, built a new desktop PC, or are simply clean installing on a new SSD, good for you! Gotta love the taste of a fresh new machine, but now you have to get back to productivity zen by recovering your files and installing programs. Not sure which ones? Well, let us help.