Microsoft brings easier sharing, faster syncing and larger file support to OneDrive
APPS By Harish Jonnalagadda, Thursday, Sep 11, 2014 at 7:09 am EDT
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Microsoft is rolling out a host of changes to OneDrive that bring the cloud sharing service's features on par with other services. The main highlights include users now being able to upload files up to 10 GB using the Windows and Mac clients (as well as the OneDrive Windows Phone app), not to mention the sharing of file links from within Windows Explorer.

Larger file support is said to be in the works for business users as well, with Microsoft set to roll out the feature to enterprise customers soon. Another new feature addition in OneDrive is the ability to easily share links from within Windows Explorer, negating the need to go to OneDrive's web client. Users on Windows 7 and Windows 8 will be able to see a context menu link called "Share a OneDrive link", which allows you to create a link that you can share in your client of choice. The feature will be available soon for Windows 8.1 and Mac users.

The OneDrive website is also seeing new feature additions, with Microsoft noting that you can now upload entire folders in one go. Drag a folder into the OneDrive window to sync the contents of the folder to your account. If you've got a lot of files to sync, Microsoft has mentioned that it is in the process of increasing syncing speed threefold by introducing a parallel sync feature that is rolling out over the coming weeks.

OneDrive users, are you excited about all the upcoming changes? If there's a feature that you'd like to see added to the service, Microsoft is listening.