Unraveling the Mysteries of OneDrive 2024: A User's Wishlist

Microsoft has once again set the tech world abuzz with its latest updates to OneDrive, the cornerstone of its cloud storage offerings. Late in 2023, the tech giant introduced a slew of enhancements, including a fluidic design and the much-anticipated co-pilot Microsoft 365 business integration. While enterprise users celebrated the newfound efficiency, regular Microsoft 365 users were left in the lurch, longing for stability improvements, exclusive features, and AI integration. Even in 2024, the OneDrive experience on both Windows and Mac remained less than seamless, with the app proving to be memory-hungry and often causing substantial disk writes and reads during usage.

Breaking Down the OneDrive 2023 Updates

• A Glimpse into the Fluidic Design: Microsoft's commitment to a sleek and intuitive user experience is vividly embodied in the fluidic design introduced with the OneDrive 2023 updates. The interface, now more dynamic and responsive, reflects a user-centric approach, aiming to streamline navigation and accessibility. The design overhaul not only enhances the visual appeal but also sets the stage for a more intuitive and user-friendly interaction with OneDrive.
• Co-Pilot Microsoft 365 Business Integration: Bridging the Enterprise Gap - For enterprise users, the co-pilot Microsoft 365 business integration marks a paradigm shift in productivity and collaboration. The seamless integration of OneDrive with Microsoft 365 brings forth a co-pilot AI, revolutionizing the way businesses operate. From intelligent document handling to proactive collaboration suggestions, the co-pilot feature empowers teams to navigate the intricacies of modern business effortlessly.
• Discontent Among Regular Users: While the enterprise sector rejoiced, regular Microsoft 365 users found themselves on the fringes of the OneDrive 2023 updates. The lack of stability improvements, absence of new exclusive features, and the elusive AI integration left these users craving for a more inclusive upgrade. Microsoft's focus on the enterprise seemed to overshadow the needs of the broader user base.

Will OneDrive 2024 the Answer to User Woes?

As we step into the future, the question that looms large is whether OneDrive 2024 will address the concerns of regular users. Will the memory consumption be optimized, and will AI integration become a reality for the broader user base? Microsoft has a chance to turn the tide and make OneDrive a truly universal solution.

• Optimizing Memory Consumption: A Crucial Imperative - For users frustrated with the high memory usage of the OneDrive app, the hope is that Microsoft should prioritize optimization in the upcoming 2024 updates. A cloud storage solution that seamlessly integrates into the user's workflow without causing unnecessary strain on system resources is the need of the hour.
• Personal AI Integration: Beyond the Enterprise Horizon - As we anticipate the next wave of updates, there is a collective desire among regular users for a democratization of AI integration. The co-pilot feature, once exclusive to the enterprise, should find its way into the hands of individual users, enhancing productivity and collaboration on a personal level.
• Lingering Issues in 2024: Even as the calendar flipped to 2024, the OneDrive experience on both Windows and Mac failed to attain the coveted status of seamlessness. The persistent memory hunger of the app, coupled with substantial disk writes and reads during usage, marred the user experience. Regular users, who form the backbone of Microsoft's expansive user base, were left grappling with a less-than-ideal cloud storage solution.

In the fast-paced realm of technology, user experience reigns supreme. Microsoft has the opportunity to make OneDrive a beacon of inclusivity, catering not only to enterprises but also to the everyday user in 2024. As the digital landscape evolves, so must our cloud storage solutions, and OneDrive stands at the crossroads, ready to shape the future of personal and professional digital storage.

Data Backup & Recovery: Unleashing OneDrive's Full Potential

As technology enthusiasts, we are increasingly aware of the need for robust data backup & recovery solutions to safeguard our digital assets. Microsoft, a trailblazer in cloud storage services, offers OneDrive as an all-encompassing platform to store and manage our files securely. However, some users are concerned about the limited version history retention in OneDrive

Limitations of OneDrive's Version History

• 30 Days Version History Constraint: OneDrive's current version history system allows users to recover previous versions of a document for up to 30 days. While this may be sufficient for some, it falls short for those who require an extended archival period for critical files or sensitive information. Users often wish to have the flexibility to tailor the version history retention based on their specific needs.
• Customization Options: The Missing Piece: OneDrive users currently lack the ability to modify the preferences for version history based on their usage patterns or document requirements. The absence of customization options limits the adaptability of the platform, leaving users with a fixed 30-day retention period, irrespective of their individual data management needs.

Path to an Enhanced Data Recovery Mechanism

• Extending Version History: To address the concerns raised by users, Microsoft should consider extending the version history retention period. By allowing users to retain previous versions of their documents beyond the existing 30-day limit, OneDrive can offer enhanced data protection and recovery capabilities.
• Customization for User Flexibility: Empowering users with customization options is crucial for optimizing data management. By providing users the ability to tailor the version history preferences based on their requirements, Microsoft can enhance the user experience and cater to a diverse range of needs.

Conclusion  

Data backup & recovery is an indispensable aspect of our digital lives, and Microsoft OneDrive plays a significant role in safeguarding our precious files. By acknowledging user concerns and implementing an efficient mechanism for version history retention, Microsoft can elevate the user experience and reinforce its position as a leading cloud storage service provider.

In conclusion, as technology enthusiasts, we recognize the value of our data and the importance of having a robust data backup & recovery solution. Microsoft OneDrive, with its extensive offerings, can further enhance its capabilities by extending the version history retention period and allowing user customization. By doing so, Microsoft can continue to deliver an exceptional user experience and maintain its position as a trailblazer in cloud storage services.

Is it Time for Apple to Launch its Own Search Engine?

The introduction of Chat-GPT has reshaped the search engine industry, creating a perfect opportunity for Apple to launch its search engine platform. Search engine industry is due for a major reshuffle with the advent of Chat-GPT, leading people to find exact solution or opinion and to explore alternatives to Google’s dominant search. Now it’s a perfect time for Apple to capitalize on this shift and launch its own search engine platform, which could incorporate the advanced features of Siri and other technologies.

• Need for an Alternative Search Engine : For many years, Google has been the dominant player in the search engine market, but the emergence of Bing by incorporating few features from Chat-GPT and other search engines exploring option to incorporate similar enhancements has begun to challenge its supremacy. With Chat-GPT's introduction, people are seeking more from their search engines, and Google may no longer be able to meet their expectations.
• Opportunity to incorporate Siri's Capabilities: Siri, with its advanced natural language processing abilities, could be one of the Apple's most significant differentiators in the search engine space. The NLP features could be integrated into a new search engine platform, providing users with more precise and relevant search results.
• Incorporating Apple device dominance: Despite the challenges, there are also several potential benefits to Apple launching its search engine platform. Apple is renowned for its user experience focus, and a new search engine could provide users with a more personalized and superior experience. Apple too has the potential to join the client input from Apple's gadgets and administrations, such as Apple Maps and Apple Music, it may make a more comprehensive look encounter.

By incorporating Siri's features and other advanced technologies, Apple could create a search engine that fulfills the needs of modern users. To read more such articles, please feel free to check out the articles published in “G R Team Sites”

Convincing reasons to buy memory foam tips for my AirPods Pro

 As I had detailed in my earlier article about the ear tip issue in my right side AirPods pro and often had to re-align in my ear to get ‘Good Seal’ outcome during Apple’s in-built ear tip test. While I was checking out internet about the possible solution for my AirPods pro re-alignment issue, most experts were of opinion to try out for memory foam tips and few users noticed that memory foam tips solved their AirPods pro fitment issues. Following pointers were convincing enough for me to buy memory foam tips to resolve my AirPods pro issues.

• Better fitment in the ears: Most users were suggesting that the memory foam ear tip had better fitment than the original Apple silicone ear tips and were also of opinion that, since memory foam would adjust itself based on the ear size. Since, the ear size varies from people to people, the memory foam ear tip option was convincing enough for me and I had opinion that my ear size was different, which impacted Apple’s silicone ear tip seal.
• Enhanced Bass in memory foam ear tips: The users who bought memory foam ear tips were of opinion that the memory foam ear tip had better bass than the Apple’s silicon ear tip. Since, I was able to notice bass loss while watching Dolby Atmos supported movies in OTT platform, I was convinced that opting for memory foam ear tip would solve both bass loss issue and fitment or Good Seal issue in my ear.

The above listed pointers may be convincing enough for the readers to opt for the memory foam ear tips over Apple’s silicone ear tips, however opting for memory foam ear tips did not solve my issues and it got even worse. To know more about my experience with memory foam ear tip in AirPods Pro, please feel free to check out the articles published in “G R Team Sites.”

Apple Pencil 1st Generation will be ceased in 2022

 

Apple Pencil 1st generation have been in the market for past few years and ever since it was launched, it has not been getting further enhancements or new features in the latest launch events. There are couple of reasons why the first-generation Apple pencil might be discontinued and may be moved into Apple’s obsolete products list. Here are my reasons on why Apple Pencil 1st generation might be discontinued:

• Supported only by one Generation of iPad: As of now, the apple pencil 1st generation has been supported only by one generation of the iPad – the 9th Generation. Which means that, an iPad accessory is in the production only for the support for single product and the long-time production manufacturing with software updates will become more complicated than ever. So, apple might think of discontinuing the product, rather than spending millions in manufacturing and allocating their resources for compliant software updates.
• Lack of new features: Apple Pencil 1st generation has not got any new features or software enhancement for a long time and with being idle for a long time directly means that the product might get killed sooner than later. With all the iPad models moving to USB-C connectivity, the next generation iPad might also move to USB-C connectivity.

Hope, Apple makes the announcement on the Apple 1st generation discontinuation sooner than later and launches more exciting new product that makes iPad more productive. For more such articles, please feel free to check out the “G R Team Sites”

My comparison of M2 or M1 MacBook Air or expensive M1 pro

As I have detailed in my other articles published in "G R Team Sites", I have been using MAC operating system as my primary device for past few years and felt comfortable in using the MacBook. Being in Apple ecosystem for past few years, I have no intention of exiting the ecosystem and have plans to continue for few more years. However, recently my 2012 MacBook Pro had started to give few issues and I am planning to upgrade to the latest version of MacBook’s available. But, with the recent launch of M1 pro, the oscillation of selecting preferred MacBook's have grown higher and following are my observation on each version of MacBook

• M1 Pro launched in 2021: M1 Pro was recently launched, and the processing speeds were exceeding the expectations based on technology experts. However, with new mini-LED screen, M1 processors & notch, the laptop would be future proof for next few years and the pricing was off my budget. 

• M1 MacBook Pro 2020: MacBook Pro with M1 processor have set new benchmarks with its processing power and the pricing seems to a little way over my budget. However, with specifications seems to be on par with MacBook air and with speculations of touch bar being removed in upcoming versions, opting for the current version seems unpractical. 

• M1 MacBook Air 2020: This laptop seemed like perfect match for my requirements and was well within my budget. However, with imminent launch of M2 processor and expectations on new benchmarks, investing on older version makes little sense. 

Will reveal further about my decision on MacBook in my upcoming articles.

Disappointing iPad 9th Generation with lukewarm design and processor

After much fanfare and leaks from different tech experts, Apple has finally launched iPad 9th generation and I was completely disappointed with the version launched. I have few pointers about the recently launched iPad version and wanted to detail them in this article. Here is the list

• Boring design with no major updates: iPad 9th generation was released with same old design as 7th & 8th generation iPads with no better display or USB type C support and even did not include support for Pencil 2nd version, while the iPad mini got both design revamp and support for iPad pencil. 
• Lukewarm processor: Apple has inducted A13 bionic processor into 9th generation iPad and the processor was couple of years old with nominal results when compared to recently launched processors. The processor will anyways have power to handle all day-to-day tasks and will be disappointing for people, who were looking for high processors from this affordable iPad for their work. 
• Lack of differentiating feature: Other than affordability, the newest iPad 9the generation process does not include any new innovative feature or enhancements for existing users to move from their old iPads to the latest iPads.

Hope, apple does a revamp of iPad's 10th generation like it did for iPad mini or else, the users will stick to their existing old iPads longer than needed, while enjoying all new iPadOS features in their existing devices. For more such articles, please feel free to check out the articles published in "G R Team Sites"

My view on transfer from Google Photos to OneDrive

It has been few weeks since I switched to OneDrive as my preferring online cloud platform and to back up my mobile photos & videos. Post migration to OneDrive, I had hiccup of extracting my old photos from RAR file exported from Google Photos to OneDrive. However, in this article, I wanted to detail the comparison between Google Photos and OneDrive, focusing only about photos and its features

Google Photos: 

• Memories: For each day, the app shows different memories happened over years.
• Uniqueness: At times, even shares some collage photos with similar photos taken earlier
• Effects: At times, the Google adds cinematic effects or 3D effects to photos

Additionally, Google shares animation effects for group of similar photos or for videos

OneDrive:

• Memories: Shares only the images/photos taken during same timeline
• Uniqueness: Saves Photos & videos with source format. Example:Stores live photos as it is
• Video files are saved in source quality and no compression of file is name
• Effects: No effects are applied, the file is saved and stored as it is.

For below comparison, taken photo of credit cards and uploaded both files into Google Photos and OneDrive

Google Photos - Photo Search functionalities

• Search Term: card(s)Shows up results of only photos with single card
• Does not show up photos holding multiple cards

Improvements needed

• Need to allow users to enable option for saving photos or videos in source format
• Photo search to be improved a little bit compared to OneDrive

OneDrive - Photo Search functionalities

• Shows up results of photos of all photos having single card or multiple cards.
• Shows up results on filename having card as well

Improvements needed

• Need memories function to be improved, so more such photos are shown up
• Photo Effects option to be enabled
• While searching, there should have been choice to filter out filetypes like PDF or JPEG files only

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Why should I get new M1 Macbook Air 2020

For a long time, I was looking to get new MacBook as replacement for my older MacBook Pro due to its slowness and lack of updates or no option to get newer version of operating system. I wanted to get newer M1 MacBook Air for the following reasons.

• Superior performance: The M1 version was already breaking all benchmark results and the performance far better than earlier versions. 
• Future-proof for next 5 years: Since newer version of M1 MacBook was launched only at 2020, the next few iterations of software will support the laptop and all the new features will support the laptop at least for 5 years. 
• Reliability: The reviewers were praising Apple for delivering on what it had promised, and I am sure the reliability of M1 MacBook Air will exceed the reliability expectation levels. 
• Battery: The last and most impacted feature of the new M1 MacBook Air is the superior and consistent battery performance. If Apple has committed some hours on battery performance, then I am sure it will exceed the expectations with the normal usage. 

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Feeling bad for trusting Google Photos

Eventually Google had announced that storage for photos will be counted against the defined limit and users need to pay if their photos exceed the limit. So, I had started to look out for alternative online storage choice available for storing photos and most important criteria I have set while choosing online storage option was the affordability. Google photos cloud storage pricing was little bit higher than the competitors like Microsoft’s OneDrive and moving out from Google photos was added pain in the ass. Even though, Google has enabled seamless moving to other competitor online cloud storage option easier, the ease of backup and familiarity in using Google photos for such long-time was a major hurdle while looking out. In addition, trusting Google photos unlimited storage option for lifetime, I have installed Google photos app in all my relatives and family members' phone. It did not stop there, I have convinced them to upload all their old mobile photo into Google photos and ensured they follow this practice, even if they switch their mobile phones every year. Now, if I am moving out of Google photos, then I need to lookout for option that offers family sharing and larger storage space at an affordable pricing. Checkout my decision on online cloud storage for photos backup in blog posts published in “G R Team sites” 

Necessity was lost in getting new mobile phones

In recent times, mobile phones have become one of the most important gadgets and can be found with almost every citizen in this world. The basic functionality of the mobile phone is to connect people wherever they are and to ease communication between people. Let us get to the point, most mobile phones launched recently have focused primarily on cameras and processor. However, earlier the iterations in camera were noticeable and the upgrade made sense. Recently, the cameras upgrade made by companies were very minimal and the changes were hard to detect. The prices of the mobile phones have also gone up drastically and the value of mobile phone upgrade makes very little sense. People were forced to select mobile phones based on the compulsion to show off their status and financial ability to get upgraded mobile phones. With the COVID pandemic hitting everyone hard, the time has come to compare the basic functionalities of mobile phone and the cost associated with it. For more information and insights on specific topics, please feel free to check out the posts from "G R Team Sites"

Manager again assigned me irritating opportunity

I was somehow confused about this opportunity because, the manager was not that good with me and he would assign only complicated opportunities to me. Trusting this manager for one time, I told other manager that I would be able to support the opportunity, even though it is from most irritating account in my team. My team’s other manager looped me into this opportunity from one of the most irritating account and notified to my manager that I will be working on this opportunity. After completing that irritating opportunity, I was hoping that this opportunity would be much easier than the earlier one and got connected with the delivery person to acquire the background about the opportunity details and the amount of work required from my end. The initial call was much smoother than I expected, I got some information from the delivery person and opportunity seemed straight forward and I had a standard set of slides to be incorporated for the deck to be shared. Continue reading at “G R Team Sites”

Make Calls through Internet

A telephone is one of the major inventions of the nineteenth century.Until telephone was invented people communicated with each other using letters.The invention of telephone helped people to talk with each other over long distances.Telephones have also changed a lot with the advent of Internet.Nowadays people prefer using Internet telephony because it is very cheap when compared to the normal telephone charges.Internet telephony is nothing but Voice Over Internet Protocol(VOIP) a technology which allows people to communicate with each other with the Internet as medium.There are many VOIP providers who provide VOIP services but the best service is provided by www.vocalocity.com which offers Small Business Voip and lot of other various VOIP plans.Friends, hurry up and use this new technology today.

Ask about Electronic Signature

Managing a business organization is not an easy task.There are a lot of steps and processes which has to be done in order to ensure that an organization is managed correctly.In a business organization there are a lot of records maintained and documents generated.There are a lot of records which are generated when an organization is working in a right manner.The records and documents need to be authenticated and kept so that they are not tampered.If a business organizations records are tampered, it can spell a doom for the organization.In order to authenticate the records www.eoriginal.com, provides a wonderful service called as Digital Signature which enables the documents and the records to be signed by the concerned person.This digital signature ensures that the records are not tampered and they are kept safe.The digital signature also increases the security of a business organization.

Ask on Online Gaming

Online gamings are becoming famous nowadays with people from all walks of life, since they provide wholesome entertainment to everyone within the comforts of their home.With the growing popularity of online gaming gambling, more and more bettors are opting for online gamings over real gamings. The online gaming tgr is designed in a user friendly manner and it also provides tips and strategies for beginners to ensure winning gaming gambling.The onlinegamingtgr offers numerous gaming games such as blackjack, baccarat, roulette and craps. The online gamings offer attracting features such as bonuses that attract more and more gamblers towards the online gambling world. The bonuses offered in online gamings include bonuses such as sign up bonus, sticky bonus, cashable bonus and cash back bonus. The online gamings offer comp points and bonus hunting privilege to the regular bettors so as to maintain the existing clientele.The online gamings are becoming more and more famous for their simple and effective way of entertaining people.There are a lot of people who are sharing their thoughts on the benefits of online gamings.If you want to know more about online gamings you can read the wiki online gaming article which is available in wikipedia.So friends, the next time when you think of going to a gaming, try playing in an online gaming and you will feel a world of difference from the comfort of your home

Suggestion for Asus Zenfone

With increase in number of online mobile stores and wide range of shopping networks in the web, most people in the country feel frustrated and worried of finding right place to get their mobile phones. To help people with reliable and quality information, we are detailing about some titbits to get best mobile phones from trusted shopping network. You may have known wide ranges of online shopping networks available in web helping people to find mobile phones. But most online shopping networks out there in the web lack quality of products and collection of mobile phones being offered to users. So, make sure that you check out best and reliable online shopping network available in market. We would personally recommend people to have a look at reliable, trusted and unique shopping network like blibli.com. The blibli.com is one of the stand-alone online shopping networks available in web helping people to find reliable, high-quality trusted and affordable products, that no other online competitor in its class could offer. There may be huge collection of mobile phones available in market, out all those smartphones in the market, the asus zenfone out smarts other competitor smartphone in its class. The blibli.com online site ensures that people would be able to compare the specification, models and costs of various smartphones out there in market before shopping. To get more information about the detailed specification of the smartphone or about the cost of the smartphone in its class, please feel free to check out the online site. If you were worried or frustrated to find right place to get reliable Asus Zenfone available in the market, then blibli.com online shopping site would be the place you have to check out. For more information and collection of products available, please feel free to check out the above-mentioned link or the blibli.com site.

Get Voipily Information

If you love travelling and feel frustrated of expensive call rates while calling home, friends or work, then the following post would be the right solution for travel enthusiasts. There are wide ranges of mobile applications and online sites available in the web helping users to make affordable global calls. But most online sites and mobile applications out there in the market lack quality of service and poor call quality being offered to users. So, make sure that you check out reliable and quality network like Voipily available in market. Recently I came across this interesting online site and mobile application available market, help users across globe to make affordable and high quality calls.

The Voipily offers best in class international call quality at most affordable cost, which no other competitor in its class could offer. If you were either planning to make international calls for work or for booking your hotels or for communication with your family, then Voipily would be the place you need to check out. Voipily also offers smartphone application to make all your international calls from your mobile at most affordable cost starting from as low as few Euro cents and also with high call quality. In addition to various exciting features and exclusive features, the online network also allows users to buy credits using PayPal and the site also has most user-friendly and simple registration process. To know more about the affordable Calling Rates being offered and exclusive features available, please feel free to check out the above-mentioned links. Having friends across globe or missing your family during international travel or finding difficulties in making international calls to book hotels or for making travel arrangements, then look no place further than Voipily, as it offers most affordable high quality international calls with best in class call quality.

Asus Zenfone Information

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Ask for Cheap Calls to India

Being away from home for work or tour and getting in touch with your loved one, friends and family would always be the most frustrating and difficult for people in India. Since most Telecom operators across globe have very expensive mobile tariff for making phone calls to India. The smarter and easier option would be referring best online sites in the web, which allow users to make phone calls to India through web. Recently I came to know of this interesting online site, which help users in making phone calls to India through web at the most affordable price, known as call2friends.com. The call2friends.com online site help users to make phone calls to your loved ones through your computer with a touch of a button. The call2friends.com online network offers the cheapest calls to India with best in class technology integrated, which no other competitor in its class could offer. For the people who related to the culture of India, the online site would be of great help which would always let you to be in contact with the overgrowing and astonishing country. If you were looking to get in touch with your loved ones or looking to resolve business issues, then call2friends.com would be the only place you need to check out.