Make folders. If you have pictures, you need a pictures folder. Class-work requires a folder and sub-categories. Family Photos requires the sub categories: Family trips, or Family Occasions. If you also use this computer for work, make a work folder. Make folders for anything you need.
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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.
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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.
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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 and make sure they are in a good size to read them, medium is the best.
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Make sure you have memory and back-up folders outside the network in case of data loss.
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Remove unneeded files from your desktop.