In this step-by-step tutorial video, learn how you can use Microsoft OneDrive to backup files, to access your files anywhere, and to share and collaborate with others. I walk through how to get OneDrive and how to use OneDrive across PC, web, and phone. Resources called out in this video: - Upgrade to Windows 10 for free - https://youtu.be/jrEZMDhf4Qw - Download and install OneDrive (if you have Mac, Windows 7 or Windows 8) - https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/onedrive/download 0:00 What is OneDrive and why use it 2:33 Get OneDrive on PC and Mac 3:35 Get OneDrive on iPhone or Android 4:39 How to use OneDrive on PC 6:28 Using OneDrive in Windows File Explorer 7:00 Status icons 8:28 Sharing folders and files 10:05 View files online 10:30 Version history 10:54 Keep file on cloud only or device and cloud 11:36 Access your files from anywhere via the web 12:34 Search with OneDrive 13:02 Create new Word, Excel, & PowerPoint files 13:25 Upload content 14:00 Sorting 14:18 File & folder visualization 14:30 Activity view 14:56 Actions on files & folders on the web 15:40 Personal vault 16:31 Recent view 16:45 Photos view 17:10 Shared files 17:20 Recycle bin 17:48 OneDrive Settings 19:29 Using OneDrive on iPhone & Android 20:20 Scan or take photo on OneDrive app 20:50 Edit PDFs on OneDrive app 22:17 OneDrive plans for more storage

Learn how to check how much hard drive space you're using, and if you're running low, how to clear out space. In this video, I demonstrate how to access the Microsoft Windows 10 storage settings. In storage settings, you can see how much hard drive space you're using overall as well as by category, like apps, system files, documents, videos, pictures, and music. Once you find out how much space you're using, easily clear out files that you no longer need.

Learn more about the Personal Vault, a protected area in OneDrive that you can only access with a strong authentication method or a second step of identity verification, such as your fingerprint, face, PIN, or a code sent to you via email or SMS. Your locked files in Personal Vault have an extra layer of security, keeping them more secured in the event that someone gains access to your account or your device. Read more about the OneDrive Personal Vault: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2019/06/25/onedrive-personal-vault-added-security-onedrive-additional-storage/ As full-disclosure, I work at Microsoft as a full-time employee.