Overview
It's important to save your document whenever you start a new project or make changes to an existing one. Saving early and often can prevent your work from being lost.
Details
Documents should not be stored to the hard drive of computers/laptops. There are several reliable applications you can use to save your documents.
Faculty/Staff
Box
Box is a cloud file sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive that provides end users with the ability to access files with any Internet-capable device from almost any location. Users can grant access privileges to other users as they see fit, allowing them to share files with coworkers, students, administrators, and colleagues around the world.
Note: Box accounts are not automatic - you must register for your free account. Click the link below to learn more about box and how to register for an account.
Box Overview& Registering for an RPI Box Account and Training
OneDrive
OneDrive is a cloud file sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Box that provides end users with the ability to access files with any Internet-capable device from almost any location. Users can grant access privileges to other users as they see fit, allowing them to share files with co-workers, students, administrators, and colleagues around the world.
Your RPI Office 365 subscription includes OneDrive. Click the link below to learn more about OneDrive
Office 365 and OneDrive @RPI's Terms and Conditions
Microsoft OneDrive cheat sheet
Network drive
Some departments and schools use network drives for file storage and sharing.
NOTE: Check with your department to make sure you have access to a network drive before mapping this.
Click the links below to learn more about Mapping a Network Drive:
Mapping a Network Drive-Windows
Students
Box
Box is a cloud file sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive that provides end users with the ability to access files with any Internet-capable device from almost any location. Users can grant access privileges to other users as they see fit, allowing them to share files with coworkers, students, administrators, and colleagues around the world.
Note: Box accounts are not automatic - you must register for your free account. Click the link below to learn more about box and how to register for an account.
Box Overview& Registering for an RPI Box Account and Training
OneDrive
OneDrive is a cloud file sharing services like Dropbox, Google Drive, or Box that provides end users with the ability to access files with any Internet-capable device from almost any location. Users can grant access privileges to other users as they see fit, allowing them to share files with co-workers, students, administrators, and colleagues around the world.
Your RPI Office 365 subscription includes OneDrive. Click the link below to learn more about OneDrive
Office 365 and OneDrive @RPI's Terms and Conditions
Microsoft OneDrive cheat sheet
Google Drive
Google Drive is a file storage and synchronization service developed by Google. Launched on April 24, 2012, Google Drive allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files. Wikipedia
Click the link below to learn more about Google Drive
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