#1059 – How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive?

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OneDrive or Not OneDrive? That is the question.

More correctly, how do you keep your files OUT of OneDrive?

I had someone comment on the video asking why I bothered with something so obvious/basic/whatever. The answer is simple: it’s not obvious, basic, or anything similar to many many people. And as a result things are ending up in the cloud that shouldn’t end up in the cloud. In the worst case scenarios, people are even losing data because they just don’t get what OneDrive is all about.

The concept is super simple. Microsoft’s implementation and exposure and complications? Not simple at all.

Wanna keep your files out of OneDrive? Start here: How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive?

Also this week

• IMAP versus POP3
• Cryptomator versus VeraCrypt
• Creating an image backup
• Signing in with a local account

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

So we had good intentions for an episode this week, but my electricity and internet connections had other ideas. So we ended up skipping.

I did a very short episode to say that, and also to announce that we’re off for the month of March. We expect to be back in April.

Bonus / Kind of instead

I tried an experiment over the weekend. A slightly less formal setting for a video in which I discuss AI and what I believe are some incorrect accusations. Not that there’s nothing to worry about, but we should be worrying about the right things, of course.

Have a look and let me know in the comments what you think, about both the topic and this experimental format.

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Take care,

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How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive?
It should be less confusing than it is.

OneDrive complicates an otherwise straightforward situation.
Read: How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive?

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

What is IMAP and How Can It Help Me Manage My Email? Using multiple devices? You’ll want IMAP.
IMAP is a protocol that makes dealing with email on multiple devices much easier. Read: What is IMAP and How Can It Help Me Manage My Email?

Cryptomator vs VeraCrypt: Which Do You Want? It depends on the problem you’re attempting to solve.
Cryptomator and VeraCrypt are both excellent encryption tools. We’ll look at how to choose the right one for your situation. Read: Cryptomator vs VeraCrypt: Which Do You Want?

How to Create an Image Backup in EaseUS Todo Free It’s easy and free.
An image backup is the best protection you can have. Here’s how to do it using a reliable, free program. Read: How to Create an Image Backup in EaseUS Todo Free

How Do I Switch to a Local Account Sign-in for Windows? Despite Microsoft’s “encouragement” not to.
Windows 10 and 11 setup want you to log in with a Microsoft account. I’ll show you how to restore a local account sign-in. Read: How Do I Switch to a Local Account Sign-in for Windows?

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If AI Is Plagiarism, then We Are All Plagiarists An experiment in a new, less formal, format. Let me know what you think! Watch: If AI Is Plagiarism, then We Are All Plagiarists

How Do I Switch to a Local Account Sign-in for Windows? Windows 10 and 11 setup want you to log in with a Microsoft account. I’ll show you how to restore a local account sign-in. Watch: How Do I Switch to a Local Account Sign-in for Windows?

How to Create an Image Backup in EaseUS Todo Free An image backup is the best protection you can have. Here’s how to do it using a reliable, free program. Watch: How to Create an Image Backup in EaseUS Todo Free

Cryptomator vs VeraCrypt: Which Do You Want? Cryptomator and VeraCrypt are both excellent encryption tools. We’ll look at how to choose the right one for your situation. Watch: Cryptomator vs VeraCrypt: Which Do You Want?

How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive? OneDrive complicates an otherwise straightforward situation. Watch: How Do I Store Files on My Computer and Not OneDrive?

What is IMAP and How Can It Help Me Manage My Email? IMAP is a protocol that makes dealing with email on multiple devices much easier. Watch: What is IMAP and How Can It Help Me Manage My Email?

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