#969 – The Problem With OneDrive Backup

Oh, OneDrive

I don't use the term "boneheaded" often, or lightly, but this time it applies. Someone over at Microsoft made some seriously boneheaded design descisions with respect to the "backup" feature in OneDrive.

Seriously. Don't turn it on.

I know, I know, I'm all about backups, but the backup feature in OneDrive plays havoc with your files, and even turning it off doesn't undo the damage.

This week's featured article is a must-read if you use OneDrive.

The Problem With OneDrive Backup

Also this week

• Chargers, voltage, and amps.
• Cloning for backup.
• Don't fall for this particular form of spam.
• Google's deleting inactive accounts.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

We spent most of our time talking about Apple's announced goggles (and "spacial computing", formerly known as AR/VR), which amounts to a computer on your head. We also talked about the API crisis over at Reddit not unlike the Twitter API brouhahah.

All that and more (including dinner plans!) in TEH 195: Apple goggles, Sonoma, and more announced. Reddit protests

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Take care,

Featured Article

The Problem With OneDrive Backup
Good intentions? Maybe. Confusing mess? Definitely.

OneDrive's backup function is broken. I'll explain why and what to do about it.
Read: The Problem With OneDrive Backup

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Couldn't I Just Clone a Drive for Backup? You can, but you needn't.
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How Do I Edit a Reply? Edit a reply before sending it: clean up your message, remove email addresses, and more. Watch: How Do I Edit a Reply?

Will Google Delete Inactive Accounts? Google is changing their account inactivity policy. This may have some serious ramifications, but it's easy to keep your account from being deleted. Watch: Will Google Delete Inactive Accounts?

No, Your Inbox is not Full, You Do Not Have "Pending Messages" There's been a recent rise in email scams purporting to notify you of email problems. It's a trap! Watch: No, Your Inbox is not Full, You Do Not Have "Pending Messages"

Couldn't I Just Clone a Drive for Backup? Cloning to a second drive every night has few advantages over a more flexible image backup solution. Watch: Couldn't I Just Clone a Drive for Backup?

The Problem With OneDrive Backup OneDrive's backup function is broken. I'll explain why and what to do about it. Watch: The Problem With OneDrive Backup

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