Today Microsoft announced a name change for their online cloud storage service previously known as Windows Live Folders: Windows Live SkyDrive. The name brings a slick new update to the beta as well including a new uploader tool for uploading files, thumbnail views, and of course the new UI itself.

Windows Live SkyDrive is Microsoft’s cloud storage service currently in beta. You essentially get a 500MB harddrive on the web to store your files. You can create folders to share with friends or keep files protected and viewable only by yourself. The Geek and I have a shared folder for us to share graphics files while working on the theme for this site. SkyDrive has been a huge help in allowing us to quickly share files.

I expect this service to evolve into something pretty interesting as we move forward and certainly worth watching. The possibilities of how Microsoft can extend this cool service are endless… and that’s what is exciting.

Give the service a try at skydrive.live.com. Let us know what you think. We’re interesting in hearing what you think about storing data in the cloud (the internet for non-geek speakers).

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