Brain Bites – Organizing Your Files

On average, office workers spend one to two hours per day looking for information. Instead of wasting that time, learn how effectively search and browse your file system.  

You’ll start by learning the different options for file storage, along with the pros and cons of each. You’ll also learn the most common mistakes people make when setting up their files and folders. Then you’ll go through the best practices for naming files, using folders, and searching for files. You’ll also learn some tricks for customizing settings in your Windows or Mac system to help you find what you need. 

Having an organized, searchable file and folder structure makes everyone more efficient –and this course will show you how to do it 

Topics covered include: 

• Learning common mistakes people make in naming electronic files 

• Naming files and structuring folders to minimize time used to search and browse 

• Learning the best use of local, network, and cloud-based storage drives, and the pros and cons of saving to each 

• Naming files appropriately 

• Using folders effectively 

• Using the search function on Windows PCs and Macs effectively 

• Customizing the Quick Access list on a PC or the Favorites list on a Mac 

• Using advanced search features to clean up your filing system 

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Brain Bites micro-learning courses are information-rich and convey important topics with an engaging mix of video and graphics. With short microlearning video lessons, Brain Bites provide the perfect tool to educate today’s busy workforce.  All courses include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.