Feb 21 Microsoft details SkyDrive overhaul, Windows 8 app and desktop sync in tug

Microsoft confirmed today at along with a Metro-style offering for Windows 8 and other enhancements to its cloud storage tech. In a blog post of Building Windows 8 blog the outfit discusses file sync via desktop app for handy drag-and-drop-use, pretty like as we have used to with the Dropbox. The refurbished will support 2GB maximum file uploads through Windows Explorer and the desktop software work with both Vista and Windows 7.

Upgrades will moreover brings snappy, “touch-first” scrutiny of your files in a keen Windows 8 app and also offer accessibility in other Metro Style applications should the need arise. Furthermore it was stated in the post, “For app developers, this means that, so long as your app supports opening and saving documents and photos, it will automatically support SkyDrive without any additional work.”

Alike its cloud competitor, SkyDrive will also enable remote access through its website in case you need to “fetch” presentation on a co-worker’s PC. No further words on extended storage options.