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The digital landfill calls for a clean-up

Our data is piling up - both in the cloud and on our servers. Emails with attachments, powerpoints in multiple versions with large images, huge files from 2019 with old datasets - it takes up space! It's important that we all regularly tidy up our digital lives. Here's how to get started.

Cleaning up our digital workspaces has never been more vital

It's important to regularly clean up your digital workplace. For the sake of the climate, economy and security.

Take some time to dive into your old files and delete what you no longer use and hand in old SDU-computer, phone or other IT-equipment at your IT Service Desk.

The saying "many small streams..." applies here, so your action also makes a difference!

Did you know?

  • All employees initially have 100GB at their disposal - everything else we pay extra for. If you need more space, it's not limited, but it's a shame to pay for space for data we no longer use.

  • 7% of the world’s gold is currently stored in obsolete electronics? It can be recycled and help reduce the need for mining. Let's recycle all the IT equipment we no longer use ourselves!
     
  • SDU pays for licenses on many computers that are sitting unused on shelves. We cannot cancel the licenses because we don’t know whether they are still in use. So cancel licences and let colleagues benefit from the equipment you don't need.

Curious to learn more? Dive into the three key elements and find more “Did you know?” facts below.

Tips and tricks for digital cleanup

Guides

Outlook

How to delete emails and files – plus a short guide to creating rules that automate cleanup.

OneDrive

How to remove large files and create links instead of attaching files – plus a short guide on how to get an overview of access to shared documents.

Teams and SharePoint

How to delete sites and create links to files – plus a short guide on how to get a better overview of your SharePoint sites and who has access.

Du you have any questions?

If your query isn’t urgent, feel free to create a support ticket.
We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone: 6550 2990
Email: servicedesk@sdu.dk

 

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