SkyDrive introduces smart files in Windows 8.1

zigzag3143 · Sep 30, 2013

When we designed SkyDrive for Windows 8.1, we thought a lot about how storage needs are growing much faster than device hard drives. So we invented smart files, which allow you to have your files always with you while being unconstrained by storage capacity.

SkyDrive introduces smart files in Windows 8.1

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JMH · Sep 30, 2013

SkyDrive smart files will be searchable with Windows 8.1

Back in July, the SkyDrive team introduced us to placeholder files, or “smart files”, basically image and document thumbnails which show you what’s on your online SkyDrive without actually saving a copy of the entire file on your hard drive. Smart files make syncing and storing files easier, and can be essential when using a low storage capacity tablet like the Surface RT I’m using, allowing you to see what’s on your SkyDrive but not using up precious disc space.

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