For school work, save files somewhere that is backed up and connected to your school account.
Recommended places
- OneDrive: best for Microsoft Office files and laptop work.
- Google Drive: useful when a teacher asks for Google Docs, Sheets or Slides.
- Classroom or subject platforms: use these when your teacher tells you to submit work there.
Avoid
- Saving important work only in Downloads.
- Keeping the only copy on a USB stick.
- Using personal accounts for school work.