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Another popular option is AOLs Xdrive.
Like Microsofts SkyDrive you get 5GB of storage with Xdrive.
Uploading files to the Xdrive is pretty straight forward.
punch Upload from the Xdrive menu interface.
Shown here is the classic interface of the Xdrive.
A separate window will open for your download.
Accelerated Plus is an enhanced feature as i allows you to upload multiple files.
Basic you only upload on file at a time.
You will get a progress bar and a message advising you if the transfer was successful or not.
That is all we need to look at for the old interface.
Since we are technology geek’s it is important to check out the latest / greatest features.
The latest feature to check out here isXdrive Desktop Lite.
You will be required to install Adobe AIR 1.1 to use Xdrive Desktop Lite.
The installation is pretty quick and painless.
To begin using the Xdrive Desktop Lite utility the first thing to do is sign on to your account.
The Xdrive Desktop Lite user Interface is slick and and easy to use.
Just pick out the file you want to share and send it off.
it’s possible for you to easily pick out contacts from your AOL address book.
you might also schedule automated backups by downloading Xdrive desktop (not the Lite version we just covered).
After first installing Xdrive Desktop you are prompted to set up Auto Copy.
This will monitor and sync the folders you choose when changes occur.
The user interface of Xdrive is quite intuitive as is managing your files online.
