#1022 - Managing Files on Your PC and in the Cloud
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File management
One of the ongoing struggles I see is simply keeping track of files on your PC. That gets even more complicated when factoring in any of the popular cloud file storage services.
This week I review how they work, and share some opinions of how to keep things organized.
Yes, I have opinions. 
Managing Files on Your PC and in the Cloud
Also this week
- The cost of free
- The cost of unsupported software
- The cost of not getting used to things
- The cost of turning off UAC
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TEH Podcast
Apple plunges into the AI pool. The boring feature I'm excited to see Apple support. Microsoft pulls back (a little) from "Recall", and how's it really different from Apple's efforts.
All that and the ubiquitous and vague "more".
TEH 223: Apple Intelligence? New OS features. A smarter Siri? And of course... privacy.
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Managing Files on Your PC and in the Cloud
Keeping track of what is where.
Document management can be complex and confusing, particularly when cloud storage is involved. I'll review why that is and suggest how to manage it.
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Also This Week on Ask Leo!
Free Is Not Free |  |
| Free downloads, free scans, free trials -- so many things on the internet are free! Or are they? Read: Free Is Not Free | |
Unsupported Software Survival Guide: Mitigate Risks and Stay Protected |  |
| While using unsupported software is discouraged, sometimes it's the only option. I'll discuss the ramifications, alternatives, and what you need to do to stay safe. Read: Unsupported Software Survival Guide: Mitigate Risks and Stay Protected | |
Do We Really Need to Get Used to Things? |  |
| "Getting used to it" might not always be ideal, but being open to it can result in surprising improvements. Besides, you're doing it already almost every day. Read: Do We Really Need to Get Used to Things? | |
How Do I Turn Off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows? |  |
| User Access Control, or UAC, prompts you each time an application requires administrative access. Annoyance or feature? Read: How Do I Turn Off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows? | |
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 | How Do I Turn Off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows?User Access Control, or UAC, prompts you each time an application requires administrative access. Annoyance or feature?Watch: How Do I Turn Off UAC (User Account Control) in Windows? |
 | Do We Really Need to Get Used to Things?"Getting used to it" might not always be ideal, but being open to it can result in surprising improvements. Besides, you're doing it already almost every day.Watch: Do We Really Need to Get Used to Things? |
 | End of Support Survival Guide: Mitigate Risks and Stay ProtectedWhile using software after end of support is discouraged, sometimes it's the only option. I'll discuss the ramifications, alternatives, and what you need to do to stay safe.Watch: End of Support Survival Guide: Mitigate Risks and Stay Protected |
 | Managing Files on Your PC and in the CloudDocument management can be complex and confusing, particularly when some files are in the cloud. I'll review why that is and suggest how to manage it.Watch: Managing Files on Your PC and in the Cloud |
 | Free Is Not FreeFree downloads, free scans, free trials -- so many things on the internet are free! Or are they?Watch: Free Is Not Free |
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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