#1038 – Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?

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#1038 - Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?
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OneDrive versus Desktops

In another frustrating complication of the OneDrive backup "feature" (which I don't consider a feature at all), people with multiple computers all using the same OneDrive account are finding their Desktops merged into a single Desktop that appears the same on all machines.

Put a shortcut on this desktop, and it appears on the desktop of your other computers.

Whether you want it or not.

Sigh.

Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?

Also this week

  • Finding out where your email address has been used. (You can't, really.)
  • Changing your phone number on Google. It's important.
  • Are people marking your email as spam?
  • Spam from the right name but the wrong email address?

As always, links below.

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Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?

Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?
Why it's confusing and what to do about it.

OneDrive's backup feature can cause confusion and even chaos. I'll review its impact on your computer's desktop and what to do about it.
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Also This Week on Ask Leo!

Can I Find Out Where My Email Address Has Been Used?
So many accounts, so many services, so many places...

Can I Find Out Where My Email Address Has Been Used?
It'd be great to be able to locate all the places your email address has been used. Unfortunately, "great" doesn't mean "possible".
Read: Can I Find Out Where My Email Address Has Been Used?

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How Do I Change My Telephone Number on Google?
It's SO important to keep it up to date.

How Do I Change My Telephone Number on Google?
Keeping your telephone number up to date on Google is important. It's easy to do -- as long as you can sign in.
Read: How Do I Change My Telephone Number on Google?

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Should I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam?
Only if you're a spammer.

Should I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam?
Don't worry if someone threatens to mark your email as spam. Here's why.
Read: Should I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam?

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Why Am I Getting Email From Someone With the Wrong Email Address?
Because spam, of course.

Why Am I Getting Email From Someone With the Wrong Email Address?
Many people receive spam that looks like it comes from someone they know but is not from that person's email address. I'll take a look at what's going on and what you need to pay attention to.
Read: Why Am I Getting Email From Someone With the Wrong Email Address?

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Why Am I Getting Email From Someone With the Wrong Email Address?

Many people receive spam that looks like it comes from someone they know but is not from that person's email address. I'll take a look at what's going on and what you need to pay attention to.
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Should I Worry If Email I Send Is Marked as Spam?

Don't worry if someone threatens to mark your email as spam. Here's why.
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How Do I Change My Telephone Number on Google?

Keeping your telephone number up to date on Google is important. It's easy to do -- as long as you can sign in.
Watch: How Do I Change My Telephone Number on Google?

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Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?

OneDrive's backup feature can cause confusion and even chaos. I'll review its impact on your computer's desktop and what to do about it.
Watch: Why Is My Desktop in OneDrive?

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Can I Find Out Where My Email Address Has Been Used?

It'd be great to be able to locate all the places your email address has been used. Unfortunately, "great" doesn't mean "possible".
Watch: Can I Find Out Where My Email Address Has Been Used?

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