Updates Happen!
.
  • Blog
  • Home
  • About
  • TIPS
  • LanSchool
  • Run Updates
  • Teacher Laptop
  • PTC set up
  • Lockdown form instructions

New Computer?

10/27/2020

0 Comments

 

If you are getting a new computer or getting re-provisoned

This is a good time to clean up your files and desktop.  When you open "This PC"  you will notice a cloud icon next to Documents, Desktop, and Pictures.  Those 3 folders are synced to your online, OneDrive account.  Meaning those 3 folders are accessible from anywhere online.  Including a smart phone with the OneDrive app. 

You <in theory> won't loose anything stored in those 3 folders!


You will loose

Outlook items

"Bookmarks" (Chrome, IE, Firefox)

  • Non saved contacts*
  • Signature file* (easy to re-create)
  • Probably other <non-important> items!

I am not sure why but outlook does NOT sync those items.  

IE Favorites
Google bookmarks (If you are NOT logged in)
(Does anyone use Firefox anymore? Export them.)

Options. (see videos below)
Be logged into Chrome. Not Drive. Chrome.
Export your IE favorites

Chrome Bookmarks

IE Favorites


In summary

  • Documents, Desktop, and Pictures are all backed up to the cloud. Save All documents to those folders.
  • IE favorites are NOT saved and must be exported.
  • Save email addresses as a Contact
  • Google Bookmarks ARE saved IF you are logged in to CHROME.
  • Export your IE fav's. Only if you have enough to worry about.
  • You do not need to delete anything.
  • Know what printers or other specific to you, software you need.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Categories

    All
    2021
    Adobe
    Arts & Culture
    Boxlight
    Bulletin
    Canvas
    Cheating
    Chrome
    Copyright
    Display
    Distance Learning
    Enhanced
    Flipped
    Google
    Granite
    IOS
    Laptop
    Maps
    Microsoft
    Nearpod
    New Computer
    Outlook
    PickAtime
    PTC
    Safari Montage
    Scan
    ScreenCastify
    Settings
    Software
    Troubleshooting
    Tuesday
    UEN
    Updates
    Video
    Weebly
    WelcomeBack2020
    Zoom

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
Photo used under Creative Commons from focusonmore.com