Uncheck "AutoSave files stored in the cloud by default." Check "Save to Computer by default." And then make sure the default file location points to a local folder on your hard drive. Also: Why you ...

Microsoft will start saving new Word documents to the cloud before you hit save. Here's how to turn that off. Microsoft is changing the way Word documents are saved in Windows. "Now you don’t have to ...

ZDNET's key takeaways The best way to prevent data loss is to back up your files onto a cloud storage service.On top of safeguarding documents and photos, you can access content across multiple ...

In 2015, Google Photos was the hero we all needed. They promised us free, unlimited storage for every photo and video, a digital Fort Knox for our memories. It was perfect: My entire life's photo ...

Microsoft wants Word users to use the OneDrive cloud more often. That's why saving files online will be enabled by default.

In college, your computer is more than just a study tool — it’s your library, filing cabinet and (much to my chagrin) sometimes even your classroom. But without good file management, it can ...

In brief: OneDrive, Microsoft's answer to iCloud and Google Drive, is deeply embedded in Windows 11. The operating system doesn't display prompts for opting out of the program, and Microsoft is ...

File servers are at the core of almost all IT infrastructures. File sharing is essential to collaboration and is a vital component of growing volumes of unstructured information. File storage is a key ...

Microsoft is automatically turning on OneDrive Backup in new Windows 11 installations. Your files aren't stolen -- they've just been moved to a new folder and synced to the cloud. This article ...

I hope you’ve never said, “My data is safe, it is in the cloud.” It sounds comforting, but comfort can be dangerous. It can ...