Q. How do I save my work while using the library's computers?

The library computers are set up differently than those at other campus computer labs.

Fast facts

• You may save data to Window's drive H: (My Documents) and the Mac's student drive. This area does not get get cleared on a reboot so your work is safe if you save here.
• Since files on drive H: (My Documents) and the Mac's student drive don't get deleted automatically when you restart your computer, delete your work YOURSELF.
• If you don't delete your files from the Window's Drive H: or the Mac's Student drive, don't expect them to be there when you come back.
  • We do periodically delete the files.
  • Someone else might do it for you.
• The #1 reason that people lose their work is when retrieving a file from e-mail.
  • First, please SAVE the file to Drive H: or the Mac's student drive
  • Then Open the file work on it.
  • When you finish editing, SAVE the file to Drive H: or the Mac's student drive
  • Then reattach the file to your e-mail and resend it.
• Saving on Mac's
  • Do not save your work to the Desktop or on Macintosh hard drive. If you do, you will lose your files if/when the computer is restarted. Please save everything to the student drive to avoid losing your work.

Tips

• Save often
• Save to more than one place or filename