What's the difference between a cloud based file and a local file?
What is a cloud-based file? When something is in the cloud, it means it's stored on internet servers instead of your computer's hard drive and your file will have a web address. The benefits of saving files to the cloud include:
- File protection if your computer fails or malfunctions
- Ability to access and edit files from multiple devices, including phones, tablets, or other computers such as those available in the Mason Library
- Integration with your Keene State College OneDrive account
- Microsoft encryption and security for your files
- Control who and how others can access your files
- Collaborate and share files with classmates, professors, and others
What does a 'local' file mean? A file saved locally on your computer hard drive is only accessible on your computer.
Note: OneDrive is part of the Microsoft Office 365 platform which provides built-in integration with other Microsoft Office suite tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Office 365 is free for KSC students.
Frequently asked questions about KSC’s OneDrive can be found here.
