Managed Windows laptops with DirectAccess are configured to keep a synchronized copy of your Home Directory copied to its hard drive. DirectAccess allows your laptop to access your Home Directory in SU's cloud when it is connected to the Internet. The synchronization is not instantaneous. It could take as long as 2 hours for the sync to happen on its own. It's better practice to force a sync rather than closing the laptop's lid and hoping it sync'd.

Find the Sync Center in the task bar in the lower right of your screen

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