But if you prefer to keep local copies of your Office files, or if you use alternative cloud storage services such as Google Drive, you should force Office to save files to your computer.

Turn your computer on and go pour yourself a cup of coffee. When you return, the software and files you need to start the day will be open and ready to go.

To backup your files with OneDrive, you'll need to turn on the feature in the "Backup" tab of your OneDrive settings.