OneDrive是一项出色的云存储服务(storage service)，它为用户提供了多种使用它的选项，包括标准桌面应用程序(desktop application)、触摸应用程序、Web 界面等。使用所有这些选项，可能很难确定哪个应用程序适合您。每种服务风格(service style)都有其优点和缺点，乍一看可能并不明显。我们将逐一介绍OneDrive 的(OneDrive's)各种界面，比较它们的功能并讨论何时最好使用它们。
OneDrive 触控(OneDrive Touch App)应用(Touch)程序-最适合(Devices)触控(Best)设备
OneDrive的触摸应用版本利用了Windows 8.1和Windows Phone中使用的新的现代界面。它提供了许多用户会欣赏的精美美学。其大缩略图风格的界面(style interface)和触摸友好的设计使其成为移动设备的绝佳选择。它的资源非常少，因此即使在预算友好的平板电脑和智能手机上，您也可以轻松运行它。如果您想随时随地浏览OneDrive上的图片库或上传单个文件，此应用程序可能是您的绝佳选择。
虽然此版本的OneDrive非常适合在旅途中浏览文件，但仅此而已。虽然它当然可以在桌面上使用，但与传统鼠标或触摸板(mouse or touchpad)一起使用时效率更低。虽然使用指尖时这很好，但使用鼠标需要太长时间。应用内浏览器视图(explorer view)让上传大量文件很烦人，尤其是考虑到您无法选择一个文件夹并一次性上传(folder and upload)其全部内容。它将您的文件保存在云中这一事实非常适合节省数据使用量，但是您必须等待文件下载才能打开其中的任何一个。如果您希望从(OneDrive)您的台式机或笔记本电脑(desktop or laptop)，或者，您需要上传大量数据，这不是适合您的版本。
OneDrive 桌面应用程序(OneDrive Desktop Application)-在PC 和Mac上效果(Macs)最佳(Best)
OneDrive桌面应用程序的安装方式与您曾经使用过的任何其他应用程序一样。安装过程(installation procedure)会在您的用户目录中创建一个OneDrive文件夹，并创建一个将该文件夹的内容与云同步的服务。每当在云中进行更改时，您的OneDrive文件始终会更新并保存在您的计算机上。(OneDrive)这意味着您的所有文件都可以立即使用。
OneDrive桌面应用程序使添加、检索和处理OneDrive上的文件就像处理计算机上的任何文件一样简单。您可以从应用程序中打开文件，然后直接从“另存为(Save As)”对话框保存文件，就像计算机上的任何其他文件夹一样。您可以删除文件、重命名文件、移动文件或打开文件，无需任何额外工作。如果您需要上传大量文件、上传大文件或进行大量编辑，这种易用性非常有用。
OneDrive 桌面应用程序(desktop application)可作为Windows 7和Windows 8的单独下载获得，它也内置于Windows 8.1中。有关使用桌面版OneDrive的更多信息，请阅读本文：如何在Windows 7中将文件与(Windows 7)OneDrive同步。
OneDrive 网站(OneDrive Website)-非常适合远程工作(Working)
虽然OneDrive 桌面应用程序(desktop application)和触控应用程序对于浏览文件集合和上传数据很有用，但它们仅用作OneDrive服务的窗口。一些高级功能，包括一些非常有用的工具，只能通过OneDrive网站访问。最好的部分：您可以完全访问您的所有文件、OneDrive的所有最佳功能，并且您可以从任何计算机上的任何浏览器获取它，而无需安装任何东西。
OneDrive网站界面为上传、下载和编辑文件提供了出色的体验。您可以选择使用本地应用程序打开文件，也可以直接在浏览器中使用流行的Microsoft Office 软件的精简版。(Microsoft Office software)您可以共享您的文件并与同事协作，所有这一切都具有一个看起来很棒的直观界面。默认缩略图视图(default thumbnail view)非常适合触摸屏设备，但您可以选择切换到列表视图，以便在桌面上更轻松地使用。这使它成为迄今为止最通用的选择。
当您不在自己的计算机上时，您会发现此界面最有用。它允许您通过Internet 连接(Internet connectivity)跳转到任何内容，轻松浏览、编辑和管理您的文件，而无需安装任何东西，然后继续前进，而不会留下任何东西。虽然这是它的主要用途，但高级功能将保证您在网站界面上花费大量时间，即使您在家也是如此。
网站界面为您提供了OneDrive所提供的最佳功能，但它也有一个缺点。与Windows 8.1版本类似，您的所有文件都不会自动同步到您的硬盘。这可以节省硬盘空间(drive space)，避免数据费用并保持您的互联网(Internet)“管道”免费，但这也意味着您需要等待文件下载才能使用本地应用程序打开它们。
有关使用OneDrive网站界面的更多信息，请查看这篇文章： (OneDrive)OneDrive 网站(OneDrive Website)很棒(Awesome)的9 个原因。
结论
虽然有多种访问OneDrive的选项，但最佳选项会根据您的硬件和当前需求而变化。要在触摸屏设备上快速浏览，请使用Windows 8.1或移动应用程序。如果您需要同步许多文件、上传大文件或编辑许多文件，您将需要桌面应用程序(desktop application)。要在不安装任何东西的情况下从任何计算机访问您的数据并利用OneDrive必须提供的其他出色功能，请查看该网站。无论您选择哪个版本，您都会获得愉快的体验。
Which OneDrive Application is Right for You & When
OneDrive is a great cloud storage service that offers its users a variety of options for working with it, including a standard desktop application, touch apps, a web interface and more. With all of these options, it can be difficult to decide which application is right for you. Each service style has its strengths and weaknesses and they may not be apparent at first glance. We'll walk through each of OneDrive's various interfaces comparing their features and discussing when each would be best to use.
The OneDrive Touch App - Works Best on Devices with Touch
The touch app version of OneDrive takes advantage of the new modern interface that's used in Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone. It provides a fancy aesthetic that many users will appreciate. Its large thumbnail style interface and touch-friendly design make it a great choice for mobile devices. It's very light on resources so you'll have no trouble running it, even on budget friendly tablets and smartphones. If you want to flip through image galleries on your OneDrive on the go or upload individual files, this app can be a great option for you.
While this version of OneDrive is great for browsing through your files on the go, it doesn't go much further than that. While it's certainly usable on a desktop, it's more inefficient for use with a traditional mouse or touchpad. While that's fine when using your fingertips, it just takes too long with a mouse. The in-app explorer view makes uploading large batches of files annoying, especially considering that you can't select a folder and upload its entire contents in one go. The fact that it keeps your files in the cloud is great for saving on data usage, but you have to wait for your files to download before you can open any of them. If you're looking to access OneDrive from your desktop or laptop or, you need to upload a lot of data, this is not the right version for you.
The OneDrive Desktop Application - Works Best on PCs and Macs
The OneDrive desktop application installs just like any other application you've ever used. The installation procedure creates a OneDrive folder in your user directory and creates a service that syncs the contents of that folder with the cloud. Your OneDrive files are always updated and saved on your computer any time changes are made in the cloud. This means all of your files are ready to be worked with immediately.
The OneDrive desktop application makes adding, retrieving and working with files on your OneDrive as easy as working with any file on your computer. You can open files from within applications and then save files directly from a Save As dialog, just like any other folder on your computer. You can delete files, rename them, move them or open them without any extra work. That ease of use makes it extremely helpful if you need to upload a lot of files, upload large files or you are doing a lot of editing.
The OneDrive desktop application is available as a separate download for Windows 7 and Windows 8 and it is also built into Windows 8.1. For more information about using the desktop version of OneDrive, read this article: How to Sync Your Files with OneDrive in Windows 7.
The OneDrive Website - Great When Working Remotely
While the OneDrive desktop application and the touch app are useful for browsing through your collection of files and uploading data, they serve only as a window to the service that is OneDrive. Some advanced features which include some really useful tools, are only accessible through the OneDrive website. The best part: you get full access to all your files, all of the best features of OneDrive and you can get it from any browser on any computer without installing anything.
The OneDrive website interface provides a great experience for uploading, downloading and editing your files. You can choose to open files using local applications or you can use lite versions of the popular Microsoft Office software directly in your browser. You can share your files and collaborate with colleagues, all with an intuitive interface that looks great. The default thumbnail view is great for touchscreen devices, but you have the option to switch to a listview that makes it easier to work with on a desktop. This makes it the most versatile option by far.
You'll find this interface is most useful when you aren't on your own computer. It allows you to jump on to anything with Internet connectivity, browse, edit and manage your files easily without installing anything and then move on without leaving anything behind. While that's its primary use, the advanced features will guarantee you spend a significant amount of time on the website interface even when you're at home.
The website interface gives you the best of what OneDrive has to offer, but it comes with one downside. Similar to the Windows 8.1 version, none of your files are synced to your hard drive automatically. This saves hard drive space, avoids data charges and keeps your Internet "pipes" free, but it also means that you need to wait for your files to download before you can open them with local applications.
For more information about using the OneDrive website interface, check out this article: 9 Reasons Why the OneDrive Website is Awesome.
Conclusion
While there are a number of options for accessing your OneDrive, the best option changes depending on your hardware and current needs. For quick browsing on a touchscreen device, go with the Windows 8.1 or mobile app. If you need to sync many files, upload large files or edit many files, you'll want the desktop application. To access your data from any computer without installing anything and to take advantage of the other awesome features that OneDrive has to offer, check out the website. Whichever version you choose, you'll find a pleasant experience.
