| Name | Local File Storage for Windows and macOS |
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Recommended For |
Individual File Storage |
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Audience |
Campus Community |
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Description | Basic Local File Storage |
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Benefits/Limitations |
Benefits: Native to your computer's local storage device (system hard disk, SSD, etc.) Limitations: Files are only available on that device (unless synced with a service such as OneDrive). The storage device should be backed up by a backup service such as CrashPlan. |
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Data Classification Types |
Laptops or desktops used to store Restricted information must be encrypted. You must also take measures limit unauthorized access. For more information, visit https://protectourinfo.princeton.edu |
| Available Space | Limited to the overall size and available space on the computer's local storage device |
| How to Get Started | Your Windows or macOS user profile automatically creates and utilize this space when you first login to a new machine |
| Cost Associated with Service | Included with your computer's operating system and hardware |
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Locations - Windows where netid is your logged on account |
Documents - C:\users\netid\documents - Most application such as MS Office save to this location by default Downloads - C:\users\netid\downloads - Files downloaded in Web Browser sessions commonly appear in this folder Desktop - C:\users\netid\desktop - Items appearing on your Desktop are actually stored in this folder Pictures - C:\users\netid\pictures - Most applications store pictures and graphics files in this folder |
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Locations - macOS where username is the short name of your macOS user profile | Documents - /Users/username/Documents - Most application such as MS Office save to this location by default
Downloads - /Users/username/Downloads - Files downloaded in Web Browser sessions commonly appear in this folder Desktop - /Users/username/Desktop - Items appearing on your Desktop are actually stored in this folder Pictures - /Users/username/Pictures - The macOS Photos and iPhoto apps store their libraries in this folder |
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Not sure this is the right solution? Before you start, make sure this is the best solution for your needs. See Help Me Choose a File Storage Service |