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Is your computer’s desktop a jumble of shortcuts and apps you never use? Is your English essay hiding somewhere in your Borderlands 2 game saves folder? Is the word “backup” something you only say when playing co-op video games? If so, IT’S TIME TO STOP.
Today, I’ll share a simple process for organizing the files on your computer – and keeping them that way. We’ll build a simple-yet-flexible system of folders that will make it easy to find anything you need. We’ll also talk about cloud syncing, the best way to name your files, backup options, and dig a bit into shortcuts and other ways to access frequently-used files quickly.
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⏰Timestamps:
01:41 – Two important rules for file organization
02:22 – The tree structure explained
04:08 – In-depth look at my folder structure
07:31 – How to name your files
08:33 – The best cloud sync app (and why you need it)
10:30 – How to back up your files (cloud sync isn’t enough)
13:09 – Use shortcuts and quick access
14:36 – Audible and a book recommendation
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Hey do I make a clean looking root like yours? In my PC I have a ton of files from applications I have downloaded
try doing this with 1.2 million photos
I think I'm already good at this, thank you.
What app are you using there at 4:46?
Do this on Mac pls
Please do an OBS tutorial.
What is wrong with ABC files arrangement ?
Anyone else changing their files while not watching
Hi, Thomas! What mind mapping app are you using? Thanks in advance!
I use iCloud because its easier on macs and i only have one computer.
At 4:50 what is the software you used for that flowchart?
The circulatory system isn’t man made
As an educational video it will be more effective if you showed more of the content than your face and slowed down on the speed of your talking
haha, black metal covers (never share)
0:05, that took some time to get everything to look the right amount of random, and to be on average equally dispersed. Nice
cut the fluff and get to the nitty gritty plz, but thank you for your time
what bill cosby album do you have?
"A tree structure provides the most efficient and usable way of organizing your files."
False. Even the tagging system is better than a tree.
not to the point. too much LALALALALALALALLLLAAL
What I love about your videos is that you make something educational so much fun with your cool personality. I enjoy watching your content
This tree structure makes total sense to me. However I have had problems saving to One drive….some of my folders within folders I saved are empty cause I think my file names end up being too long. Do you know if there is a limit to the number of characters?
Ridiculous to see his path exceeds 256 char.
4.49 which is this interface ,.. could you please tell me ?
Speak slower!!!
Wow Thomas! When I started to organize my files and folders, I became more productive! ??
This is the first time I see he actually has has the Going Merry boat in the background. Absolute legend POG
Thank you. I needed this.
I used Marie Kondo, nothing sparked joy. I now have a wiped hard drive.
helpful video, thanks
4:54 why is hirigana and katakana in the guitar folder
We stan a king with good music taste
Time to organize my anime pictures
Anyone recommend a specific cloud sync app for an office to use collectively?? Our office uses Office 365, but I am not sure how great SharePoint is…
I would add one more to his advice. I would recommend use an underscore instead of a space in your file or folder names, especially if you do data work. It makes the files readable and accessible from all software programs.
I like dat going mary in the background
Does anyone know the program where he did the tree structure in minute 5 ????, pretty cool.
Best videos for productivity, since i suscribed my collage grades have improved a lot.
Big thanks Thomas
BRO YOUR MUSIC TASTE IS SUPERIOR. Metalcore rules <3
I have Folders in my Dropbox. It's how I keep everything organized. I think I need to look into Coggle- not sure what it is yet. I have Apple Computers at home, and Windows at work.
Good video! Keep rocking
this guy literally seems so cool and idk why
I appreciate you giving all options during your videos and not saying you MUST do one or the other – it allows us to select the best option that will work for us…and you're speaking is flawless with zero to no fillers when speaking. Nice job!!!
what mind map tool did you use for showing you folders tree structure?
How did you get that flowchart showing the tree structure ?
Hi Thomas, what app did you use to draw the mind map at 4:50 at the video?
Biggest weakness of folders; a file has to be in one place only. Yet, often folder categories overlap and the whole clean structure breaks down. There needs to be a better alternative… an information architecture where files can be in multiple places at once!?
Loved to see how others organize files!
Your music folder looks fire af haha Great video!
hahahahahahahah someone put down in to toilet right lol ?
love this! more in this direction sounds great to me!