{"id":22315,"date":"2021-08-13T01:25:03","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T01:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/22315\/5-computer-desktop-organization-tips-to-get-your-files-in-order\/"},"modified":"2021-08-25T13:29:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T13:29:55","slug":"5-computer-desktop-organization-tips-to-get-your-files-in-order","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/upgifs.com\/blog\/22315\/5-computer-desktop-organization-tips-to-get-your-files-in-order\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Computer Desktop Organization Tips to Get Your Files in Order"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you worked in an office prior to COVID-19, there’s a good chance you’re working remotely right now. Even if you didn’t work in an office, there’s still a good chance that you spend more time than ever before on your computer.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It’s easy to let your computer’s desktop get a little out of hand. It happens to the best of us.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, your computer desktop organization may be impacting your productivity in ways you don’t realize. Cleaning up your desktop could seriously improve your work habits.<\/p>\n

Keep reading, and we’ll give you 5 organization tips to help you declutter your computer.<\/p>\n

Why Does Computer Desktop Organization Matter?<\/h2>\n

Your personal computer may become more important to you than ever. With uncertainty about the pandemic on the rise, remote work is likely to remain the norm for many Americans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In fact,\u00a097% of American office workers<\/a> want to continue working remotely, at least part-time.<\/p>\n

Your computer is like a miniature work space. It’s hard to focus in a cluttered room, and it’s hard to focus on the contents of a cluttered desktop.<\/p>\n

When you clean out your computer, it will be easier for you to focus on your work without feeling overwhelmed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

1. Clean Up Your Computer Files<\/h2>\n

The first thing you should do is get rid of unnecessary files. Go through everything on your desktop and move anything you don’t need to the trash.<\/p>\n

You should also get rid of any duplicate PDF, audio, or\u00a0video files<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Once all the excess is in the trash, empty your trash can.<\/p>\n

2. Clean Up Your Taskbar<\/h2>\n

You should also make sure your taskbar is pared down to just the essentials. You may have old software downloaded that you don’t use anymore.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even if you don’t want to delete any software, you can still hide unnecessary icons from your taskbar. This will make your entire screen easier to look at.<\/p>\n

3. Make New Folders<\/h2>\n

Folders are the key to keeping your desktop organized. In order to get better at putting your files away, you need to create a proper place to put them.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Organizing your desktop is like cleaning your room. If you don’t have a dresser or closet to put your clothes in, they will keep ending up on the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n

4. Nest Folders Inside Each Other<\/h2>\n

To keep your desktop clean, you can create folders inside other folders. For example, if you have a folder where all of your PDFs go, you can create more folders inside it to designate work PDFs from personal PDFs.\u00a0<\/p>\n

If you have a folder for photos, you can create separate folders inside it that act as digital photo albums.<\/p>\n

5. Make a “Miscellaneous” Folder<\/h2>\n

Some things on your desktop have no obvious home, and that’s okay! You should still get them out of your way.\u00a0<\/p>\n

You can create a “Misc.” folder and use it to store random odds and ends. Think of it as a junk drawer for your laptop.<\/p>\n

Organize Your Desktop Today<\/h2>\n

Use these computer desktop organization tips to clean up your laptop. It might be a time consuming task, but you’ll be glad you did it.<\/p>\n

Boost your productivity by working in a pleasant environment; both digitally and in real life.<\/p>\n

For more computer help, check out our other blog posts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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