One Drive in Windows 10: How to use it to back up your files

Microsoft offers its own online file storage service, OnDrive. The application is usually already installed on your computer by default, so you can quickly save all your documents to the cloud and keep them safe.

Like all online storage services, OneDrive can sometimes slow down your computer, especially if it is still running and syncing in the background. Here are some tips that are always useful to know and apply, to benefit from it without realizing the setback.

Customize OneDrive Sync

By default, OneDrive syncs all the files on your computer, in the background, from time to time as you use them. These processes can sometimes slow down the system and hinder you from your work.

To control and master how OneDrive works, you can go to Settings and change some settings: for example, Sync may be paused each time you use a limited network connection.

Occasionally, you can pause the sync and restart at the appropriate time.

Use the file function as needed

Using the “Custom Files” feature allows you to get extra from the OneDrive service by selecting which files and folders you place in Explorer’s OneDrive folder.

For example, if you want to access a folder even offline, you can right-click on it and select “Always keep it on this device”.

Upgrade One Drive Storage in Windows 10

In the OnDrive settings in Windows 10, you can check the box that allows you to free up space and download files only when you need to, in order to upgrade your storage.

The different icons attached to your files that we describe to you in our tutorial allow you to see if each file is only available on your hard drive or online.

Disable OneDrive on startup

OneDrive software can help slow down your system as you boot your system. So you can interfere with the settings to prevent its automatic boot when the PC is turned on.

In our tutorial we will explain how to disable one drive and remove any connection with the computer you are using if you want to use another service or storage media.

If you are used to using OnDrive, some of these tutorials will help you simplify some of the processes and understand how to use this service.