Windows Live - The Suite

Windows Live SkyDriveYou'd probably scoff if somebody offered you 25 GB of storage for free. There has to be some sort of catch, right? Afraid not, all you need to do is sign up for a Windows Live ID and you've got yourself 25 GB of online storage on us.

SkyDrive features

Hefty StorageWith 25 GB of free, password-protected online storage, you've got the freedom to share large photos, files, and documents. It's a great option for that extra back-up.

Secure SharingSkyDrive lets you decide who can access your files and folders — they can be completely public, available to a select group of friends, or for your eyes only. You can make the call down to each and every folder.

PhotosSkyDrive now does a great job with your photos, including large previews, thumbnail views of your photos, captions, and comments. SkyDrive also works with Windows Live Photo Gallery, so that you can download and edit photos instantly. Personal FoldersWith personal folders, you can keep your files online and access them with virtually any Web-enabled computer or mobilde device — whether it's yours, a friend's, or a public computer. Password ProtectionYou make the call, all you have to do is set the passwords and decide who sees what and who can save or edit your files themselves.

Skydrive allows you to store, access and share your files with frineds or co-workers, from anywhere online. So as soon as you log into Windows Live, you're just a couple of clicks away from your second hard drive.

What's new with Windows Live

The new Web IM, now on Windows LiveThat's right, Web Messenger is now here on this very site!

Check out our Online Safety HubThe Windows Live Online Safety Hub is here to offer tips on how to protect yourself and your family online.

Make it hotmail.com.auNeed to set up a new email address? Make it All-Australian with Hotmail's new .au domains.

Family Safety

With Windows Live Family Safety, you can monitor and control what your children do online.
Read more. Toolbar

Get one-click access to Hotmail and more, no matter where you are on the web.
Read more. Spaces

Set up your blog with Windows Live Spaces and express yourself by sharing your thoughts, photos, and more.
Read more. Writer

Writer is a full set of tools to help bring the best out of your blogging on Windows Live Spaces and other blogging sites.
Read more. Mail

Manage all of your e-mail accounts including Hotmail and third party accounts using Windows Live Mail.
Read more. Hotmail

Faster and more secure than ever, Hotmail is more than just another email account, it's a hub for your life online.
Read more. SkyDrive

Skydrive allows you to store, access, and share your files with friends or co-workers, from anywhere online.
Read more. Photos

The new Windows Live Photos takes all the sweat out of getting your photos to the people closest to you.
Read more. Mobile

The new Windows Live for has arrived for mobile, and you'll be sure to find a feature in this version that you can't do without.
Read more. Profile

Easily share who you are and what you're doing online with the people closest to you.
Read more. Calendar

Easily schedule appointments, set reminders, and let others know when you'll be available.
Read more. Messenger

Messenger is the classic online product that allows you to connect instantly with the people closest to you.
Read more. Groups

Whether it's your team or family, Groups is the place to get everyone talking and sharing online.
Read more. Photo Gallery

Find, fix, and share your photos. It's the best way to manage your photos and then publish them to share or print online.
Read more. Events

From casual get-togethers to major bashes, Events is your one-stop-shop for planning an occasion.
Read more. Movie Maker Beta

Movie Maker lets you turn your photos and videos into great-looking movies and slideshows to share online.
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