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You have lots of reasons to
keep the files on your hard disk organized. First, it makes it easier
to do "housecleaning" -- deleting files you no longer need. Second,
keeping data files in their own well-labeled folders reduces the risk
that you will inadvertently delete an important program or data file.
Finally, a well-organized hard drive is easier and faster to back up.
Create
folders for each program and place only the appropriate data files in
them. Alternately, create folders for each member of the family. Give
files and folders names that will make sense even after you've
forgotten why you created them.
In
addition to organizing your files, at least every two months you should
delete files you no longer need. A disk filled to within 5 percent of
capacity is more prone to errors -- and a lot slower -- than one that
is not so chock-full.
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