Need help managing your electronic files? Here are some ways to get organized and protect your files:
- Save current files in your My Documents folder, or a subfolder within this folder
- Be consistent when naming files and folders
- Keep file and folder names short
- Use shortcuts and links instead of multiple copies of files
- Archive (move) non-current files from your PC to a CD, DVD or external hard drive on a regular basis
- Backup your My Documents folder to a CD, DVD or external hard drive on a regular basis