#1034 - OneDrive Is Not Backup
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OneDrive, oh OneDrive
When talking about OneDrive it's very common to throw the word "backup" into the mix. Unfortunately it's not that simple.
Because of the way OneDrive works, it both is, and is not, a backup. Unfortunately I see too many people thinking it is, in the wrong way, and as a result losing data they think is backed up.
It's an incredibly important concept, not just for OneDrive, but tools like Dropbox, Google Drive, and others.
This week's featured article tries to pull some clarity from the mud.
Also this week
- Where are the downloads?
- Social Security numbers compromised. What now?
- What do spam filters filter?
- Creating a new partition.
- Who sent that harassing email?
As always, links below.
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Featured Article
OneDrive Is Not Backup
Too many people think it is ' including Microsoft.
OneDrive is not a backup solution. OneDrive is for file synchronization. It's critical you understand the difference.
Read: OneDrive Is Not Backup
Also This Week on Ask Leo!
How Do I Find My Downloads on My PC? |  |
Read: How Do I Find My Downloads on My PC? | |
Social Security Number Compromised -- What to Do? |  |
Read: Social Security Number Compromised -- What to Do? | |
What Do Spam Filters Look At? |  |
| Spam filters can be sophisticated or simple. I'll look at some of the characteristics of email that spam filters check. Read: What Do Spam Filters Look At? | |
How Do I Create a New Partition in Windows 10 or 11? |  |
Read: How Do I Create a New Partition in Windows 10 or 11? | |
How Do I Find Out Who Sent Email Trying to Harass or Intimidate Me? |  |
Read: How Do I Find Out Who Sent Email Trying to Harass or Intimidate Me? | |
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 | How Do I Find Out Who Sent Email Trying to Harass or Intimidate Me?Both children and adults receive harassing or abusive email. Sadly, there's no easy way to trace it back to a sender who doesn't want to be found.Watch: How Do I Find Out Who Sent Email Trying to Harass or Intimidate Me? |
 | How Do I Create a New Partition in Windows 10 or 11?Multiple partitions of a hard drive can be useful. I'll show you how to create a new partition by splitting an existing C: partition.Watch: How Do I Create a New Partition in Windows 10 or 11? |
 | What Do Spam Filters Look At?Spam filters can be sophisticated or simple. I'll look at some of the characteristics of email that spam filters check.Watch: What Do Spam Filters Look At? |
 | Social Security Numbers Compromised ' What to Do?Another breach, this time billions of records of information including personal information, including Social Security Numbers, for millions. What to do?Watch: Social Security Numbers Compromised ' What to Do? |
 | OneDrive is Not BackupOneDrive is not backup. OneDrive is file synchronization. I'll explain why it's so critical to understand the difference.Watch: OneDrive is Not Backup |
 | How Do I Find My Downloads on My PC?Downloading a file from the internet is easy - typically just a click or two. But knowing and controlling where downloads go takes a little more effort.Watch: How Do I Find My Downloads on My PC? |
All About OneDrive - Online Course
OneDrive is both incredibly powerful and at times incredibly confusing. It includes a bucket-load of features to help you back up, share, collaborate, stay safe, and more.
All About OneDrive covers OneDrive's features and its peculiarities so you can use it to the fullest.
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