Steps
- Make Folders If you have pictures, you need a pictures folder. Classwork requires a folder and sub-categories. If you also use this computer for work, make a work folder. Make folders for anything you need.
- Organize With Icons Right-Click the folder and go to Properties. Under the Customize Tab, Under Change Icon You will be able to change the normal folder icon to a personalized one. If you are doing something with pictures, it may be a good idea to change the icon to a camera, and so on and so forth.
- Personalize the Computer More Personalizing helps you remember things and organize. Explore things and right click everywhere. The Control Panel Is the best place to begin.
- Don't Place Your Icons on the Side Place them Left-to-Right, starting with the top and making your way down. This may seem unusual, but is much easier to see and is more neat.
Tips
- The easiest way to delete multiple files and folders is by holding down the button labeled 'Ctrl' and click the unwanted files. You can take your finger off the 'Ctrl' before you have finished your selection, as long as you hold it down again when you want to continue selecting. Then press the delete button and confirm the delete.
- Look for more articles on personalizing your computer.
- Keep your personal folders no more than three folders deep, this will keep documents easy to find, and easy to remember.
Warnings
- Do not delete files you need!
- Do not delete files that other people own.
- Do not delete files out of the Program files folder, C:\WINDOWS folder or Documents and Settings folder.
- Do not delete registry keys or important system files!
- Folders named Temp or Temporary can be dangerous for organization. They usually end up being a "catch-all" for files that really should be organized or deleted. If you use a temp folder, make sure you take the time to sort through it at least once per week.
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