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Chapter 5 Organizing Files and Folders

Chapter 5 Organizing Files and Folders. Organizing Files and Folders. FAQs: How do I get a list of my files? How do I navigate to different folders and storage devices? Can I create my own libraries and folders? How do I change the names of files and folders?

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Chapter 5 Organizing Files and Folders

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  1. Chapter 5Organizing Files and Folders

  2. Organizing Files and Folders • FAQs: • How do I get a list of my files? • How do I navigate to different folders and storage devices? • Can I create my own libraries and folders? • How do I change the names of files and folders? • How do I move files and folders? • How do I copy files and folders? • What if I run out of disk space? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  3. How do I get a list of my files? • To access a list of files and tools for organizing those files, open the Start menu and click then click Computer • Change file or folder names • Move files to different folders • Move folders to different storage devices • Delete individual files or entire folders • Organize your libraries Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  4. How do I get a list of my files? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  5. How do I get a list of my files? • The navigation pane contains a variety of additional elements: • Favorites • Public folders • Homegroup Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  6. How do I navigate to different folders and storage devices? • An address bar at the top of the window helps you keep track of the file path • A path is a device letter, folder, subfolder, file name, and extension • C:\My Documents\Essays\Macbeth.docx • Double-clicking a folder in the navigation pane displays additional levels of folders • Single-clicking a library or folder displays the files it contains Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  7. How do I navigate to different folders and storage devices? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  8. Can I create my own libraries and folders? • To create a new folder, right-click a folder, select New, and then select Folder • Libraries contain pointers to files stored elsewhere on your hard disk • Like an index in a book Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  9. Can I create my own libraries and folders? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  10. How do I change the name of files and folders? • To rename a file, right-click it, select Rename, and then type the new name. • Another way to rename the file is to click the file name, then click it again. After a brief pause, you can set the new name • Be careful not to change file extensions Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  11. How do I change the name of files and folders? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  12. How do I move files and folders? • As a reminder, the key to organizing your files is a well-structured folder system. Some tips: • Always store your files in a folder not in the root directory • Store your personal files in predefined folders • Store files to share in public folders • Create subfolders to group files by project • Do not store data files with program modules • When you move a file, you “cut” it from its current location and “paste” it into its new location Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  13. How do I move files and folders? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  14. How do I copy files and folders? • To copy a single file or folder: • Right-click on the file to select it • Select Copy from the shortcut menu • Select the destination location and click Paste • To copy multiple files: • For files in a series, select the first file then hold down the Shift key and select the last file • For files not listed contiguously, hold the Ctrl key while you select each file Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  15. How do I copy files and folders? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  16. What if I run out of disk space? • To free up disk space: • Empty the Recycle Bin • Uninstall software that you no longer use • Delete data files you no longer need Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  17. What if I run out of disk space? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  18. Hardware: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs • Optical storage technology records data as microscopic light and dark spots on a layer beneath the surface of specially coated disks • Pits and lands • Optical media include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs • CDs originally contained only music albums • CD-ROM • CD-R • CD-RW Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  19. Hardware: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs • DVDs are storage and distribution media originally designed to replace VHS video tape • Same physical size as CD, but it holds more data • DVD-ROM • DVD-R • DVD+R • DVD-RW • DVD+RW • A Blu-ray disc (BD) offers high-capacity storage for high-definition video and computer data Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  20. Hardware: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  21. Hardware: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs • Windows 7 makes it easy to burn a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disc • Live File System is like working with a USB flash drive; discs can be changed at any time • Mastered discs can only be recorded to in a single session Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  22. Hardware: CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

  23. Are deleted files legally garbage? • What do you think? • Have you ever used file shredder software? • Do you agree with the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that curbside garbage is in the public domain? • Are you familiar with the laws in your country or state that limit access to the data on your computer? Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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