Applications
OneDrive
Backup folders & files with OneDrive online
Log into OneDrive here, utilizing a Microsoft Account.
Once logged in, OneDrive Home will appear.
From the left menu pane, select My Files. 
Within My Files, select +Add New, then select Folder.
The Create a folder window will open.
Name the folder File Backup, change its colour as desired, and select Create.
From My Files, select the new File Backup folder. 
Within File Backup, select +Add New, then select Folder Upload.
A File Explorer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) window will open.
From the left menu pane, select Desktop, Documents, Downloads, or Pictures.
Then, select Upload.
A prompt will appear notifying of the quantity of items in the folder, and a confirmation to begin the upload.
Select Upload.
While files upload to OneDrive, leave the browser page open.
Closing the browser page or shutting down the computer will interrupt the download process.
If a folder is of a significant size, its contents may need to be uploaded in smaller chunks.
Repeat the upload steps until the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, and Pictures folders are uploaded into OneDrive.
Mac requires pictures to be exported from the photos app.
When complete, all uploaded files will be present and accessible through OneDrive, both on the web, and through a synchronized application.
Setup OneDrive
- Launch Finder from the dock. Select Applications from the left menu pane, then select OneDrive from the applications list.
- After a few moments, the Set Up OneDrive window will open.
For the email address, utilize a Microsoft Account.
Select Sign In.
- If an Office 365 redirection occurs, entering the same account information again will be required.
- On the Your OneDrive Folder window, select Next.
- On the Finish Setting Up window, select Next.
- A dialogue will open for sync permission. Select OK.
- From the next 5 windows, select Next, Next, Next, Later, and Open OneDrive Folder.
- From the right of the Menu Bar, select the OneDrive Icon.
From the menu that appears, select the Settings Gear.
From Settings, select Preferences.
- From Preferences, select the Backup tab, then select Manage Backup.
- The OneDrive Needs Permission to Back Up window may open.
Select System PreferencesThis is a vital step to ensure full data backup of all files within the OneDrive, Desktop, and Documents folders.
Not all MacBooks may have these folders configured for backup due to procedure changes over time. As such, verifying these settings is required to ensure files and folders are retained.
- From the System Preferences menu, select the Slider to the right of OneDrive.
- The MacBook will prompt for your login password.
Enter it, and select Modify Settings.
- A dialogue will open, notifying that the change will not occur until OneDrive has restarted.
Select Quit & Reopen.
- Repeat steps #8 and #9, to arrive at the Manage Folder Backup window.
Select both the Desktop and Documents folders, and select Start Backup.
- OneDrive will begin backing up present files, and populating folders with existing files.
Select View Sync Progress to observe its completion.
- When complete, the OneDrive menu will read Your files are synced
Google Chrome
Sync a Google Chrome profile
Ensure Google Chrome is open.
Select the Profile icon from the top left, then select Turn on sync...
An account may already be associated with a Chrome profile. If so, take note of the account used, and ensure it is actively synching with Google's services.
At the Sign in to Chrome prompt, enter a Google Account, and select Next.
After successful login, the Enterprise Management dialogue will appear. Check the box for Add existing browsing data to managed profile, then select Continue.
From the Turn on sync dialogue, select Yes, I'm in from the bottom right.
When complete, verify success by selecting the Profile button from the top right of Chrome once again, and ensure that Sync in on is displayed.