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Windows 8 works well by itself or with online tools such as Windows Live. With Window Live, you can extend your workspace to allow you to store files in the cloud, use e-mail, and create files in Office web apps.

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Access Windows Live at http://outlook.com.
To save a file on SkyDrive, use the Add Files link on the SkyDrive screen.
You can create Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote files using the Office web apps.

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