Where Do I Save My Files?
Summary
There are a few different places you can save your important files. You will want to avoid saving files on your desktop or my documents folder as these locations are specific to your computer and are not backed up. Should the hard drive fail or if your laptop is lost or stolen, these files will be irretrievable.
You should save your files in one of two places. If the files are to be shared with your department, then save them in your relevant department file share mapped to H:\ if you are at a hospital or N:\ if you are at the corporate office. If the files are only relevant to you and you want to restrict access to yourself only, then save them to OneDrive.
OneDrive is a Cloud service that will back up your files if you sign into on your computer. If used properly, your desktop files and documents will be stored in the Cloud. To understand OneDrive, please visit this link. What is OneDrive for work or school? (microsoft.com)
Instructions
Save files to a department share
- Open up Windows File Explorer.
- Select This PC in the left side navigation window.
- You should see the relevant file share listed under Network locations in the main window.
Save files to your OneDrive folder
- Click the Start Button (bottom left of your screen in the taskbar), type OneDrive, and then click OneDrive.
- Sign in to OneDrive with your work account. Your username will be your email address and your password will be the same password you use to login to your computer.
- Your OneDrive files will start syncing to your computer
- Once you are synced, you will see your files in File Explorer under an entry named OneDrive - Nobis Rehabilitation Partners.