| How to set up a Cloud Files library By Ed Bott You probably have two, three, or maybe even more folders that sync files from cloud to your PC right now: Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and so on. How do you keep track of all that cloud content? Set up a Cloud Files library in File Explorer. Here's how: In Windows 8.1 or Windows 10, right-click any empty space in the navigation pane on the left and make sure Show Libraries is selected. (Libraries are visible by default in Windows 7's Explorer.)Right-click the Libraries heading and then click New | Library. Change the default name to something descriptive, like Cloud Files.Right-click the first locally synced cloud folder and select Include In Library, choosing the name of your newly created library.Repeat that step for each additional local folder.That's it. You can now get a unified view of all your cloud files by selecting that library in File Explorer. Use the search box to quickly find any file, regardless of where it's stored. Add Office macros to the QAT toolbar for quick access It's easy to add a macro or two to the Office QAT. And if that toolbar gets too crowded, just create a custom tab and group your macros by task. | This paper will explore best practices for identifying and eliminating seven types of waste: Waiting, handoffs and task switching, motion, extra processes, extra features, partially completed work and defects. |
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