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? – How do I move files and folders? – How do I copy files and folders? – What if I run out of disk space? 2Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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 3Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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

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 6Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 8Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 10Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 12Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 14Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 16Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 18Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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 19Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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 21Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5

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

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? 23Practical PC 6th Edition Chapter 5