Why is it that so many people are meticulous about organizing their papers, recipes and DVDs, but when it comes to their computers, they struggle to find the files they need and can no longer see ...

Q: I am an accountant, and organization of my paper and digital information is very important to me. I need to be able to retrieve stuff even years after it was created. Most of my work and personal ...

Deep cleaning your computer of unwanted files and streamlining your folder system can not only free up storage space, but improve your computer's performance. From decluttering tips to apps that do ...

Windows 8 has a number of native functions that help you organize the files and programs on your hard drive. This is part of the basic functionality of an operating system. The File Explorer and ...

These services also allow you to access your files from anywhere with an internet connection. Most cloud storage solutions ...

W hen your PC is full of files, managing them becomes difficult. Every time you need a specific document, you end up scrolling through a maze of folders, guessing names, and wonde ...

Tomorrow is National Organize Your Home Office Day for 2011. While many will be focused on finally filing that growing pile of documents and receipts on their desk, actually implementing a filing ...

Heather VanMouwerik is a PhD candidate in Russian History at the University of California, Riverside and the Congressman George Brown Graduate Intern for the Special Collections at Rivera Library.

If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...