Mac - Data Backup

Backing up Data - Saving Files to OneDrive

NOTE: GBIT recommends backing up your files to OneDrive for ease of access, and your OneDrive has more storage than other options

1. Click on the cloud icon in the top right corner of your screen
            a. If you do not see the cloud icon, locate the magnifying glass icon in the top right corner of your screen
            b. Click on the magnifying glass icon and search "OneDrive" - the cloud icon will show

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2. Click "Sign In" - after signing in, it will say "your files are synced", and the "x" by the cloud icon will disappear

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3. Click on "Go" in the top left corner of your screen - transfer files to OneDrive from your DesktopDocumentsDownloadsPhotos, or wherever you have saved files

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            a. To transfer files, highlight the files, right click, and select "Copy"

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            b. Click on "OneDrive", right click on a blank area, and select "Paste Item"

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Backing up Data - Saving Files to your M Drive or Share Drives

1. Locate Finder in your computer's dock

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2. Click "Go" in the top left corner of your screen - then, select "Connect to Server..."

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3. Type in the file path for the drive
        a. M Drive File Path: smb://fpsa/first letter of last name/username
                i. Example: smb://fpsa/g/gloshenzt
        b. Share Drive File Path: smb://servername.uwgb.edu/share          
                i. Example: smb://fpsa.uwgb.edu/technology$
4. Click on the plus sign button to add the drive to "Favorite Servers" - then, select "Connect"
        a. Adding to "Favorite Servers" ensures you won't have to retype the file path every time you access the drive

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Backing up Bookmarks - Safari

1. Open Safari

2. In the top left corner of your screen, select "File", "Export", then "Bookmarks"

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3. Rename the file "Safari Bookmarks" and save it to your OneDrive

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Backing up Bookmarks - Google Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome

2. In the top right corner of Google Chrome, click on the three vertical dots

3. Select "Bookmarks and Lists" then "Bookmark Manager"

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4. In the top right corner of the Bookmarks Manager page, select the three vertical dots

5. Select "Export bookmarks" from the drop down menu

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6. Rename the file "Google Chrome Bookmarks" and save it to your OneDrive

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Backing up Bookmarks - Firefox

1. Open Firefox

2. In the top right corner of Firefox, click on the three horizontal lines

3. Click on "Bookmarks"

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4. At the bottom of the "Bookmarks" menu, select "Manage bookmarks"

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5. Select "All Bookmarks" from the side bar

6. Click on the parallel arrows icon at the top of the "All Bookmarks" screen

7. Select "Export Bookmarks to HTML" from the drop down

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8. Rename the file "Firefox Bookmarks" and save it to your OneDrive

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Backing up Outlook Signatures

1. Open Outlook

2. In the top left corner of your screen, go under "Outlook" and select "Settings..."

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3. Under "Settings", select "Signatures"

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4. Under "Signature name", highlight your Outlook signatures, right click, and select "Copy"

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5. Open a Word Doc - in the Doc, right click, and select "Paste"

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6. In the top left corner of your screen, go to "File" and select "Save As..."

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7. Name the file "Outlook Signatures" and save it to your OneDrive

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