Q. How should I save my files?

You have options for saving your course work and files:

• OneDrive - Madison College preferred file storage solution. Cloud-based storage as one of the Microsoft 365 apps. Easy access whether on-campus or off-campus, from any device.
  • Easy to use
  • Access on-campus or off-campus from any device
  • Modern features - Autosave, versioning and more make this a convenient choice to meet modern-day demands
  • More space - 1 TB of space in the cloud
  • Secure - Your files are private unless you choose to share them with others at the college
  • Transferable skill - Many workplaces use OneDrive and you could also choose to have a personal OneDrive account
• E-mail a copy to yourself
• USB drives
• Local storage on your personal computer
• Home directory / H drive: Network storage. This is a legacy solution that is being phased out. Please plan to use OneDrive unless you have a specific reason to use your H drive. Works well when on-campus or with a virtual desktop. Off-campus access, storage space, and features are more limited than OneDrive.

Do Not save to the hard drive or desktop of a campus computer. Your work will not be saved when you log off. 

Recommendations

• Save early- As soon as you start a document, save it.
• Save often or use autosave- Maybe every paragraph or so. 
• Be aware of where you are saving - ​Use File-Save As...  When you open a document online, it may automatically save to a temporary location and may be deleted when you log off.  
• Backup - save in a couple locations. Protect your important course work.  

Let us know if you have questions.