People have old or duplicate files on their machine.
The desktop is not clean and organized.
Use folders but do not overdo the folders.
The file names are not consistent.
The files are not organized in an understood hierarchical structure.
The wrong file type is in the wrong file system.
File Management Techniques:
Local Desktop Files
Make sure the files are organized in a hierarchical structure so that the files can be found quickly and easily.
Organize the desktop.
Use folders but don’t overdo the folders such as duplicates of folders that. Already exist.
Have consistent file or folder names.
If you use a thumb drive make sure you eject it properly to avoid losing the files.
Don’t save files in random spots some operating systems give a directory of where it is going so if it is going to the wrong place correct it.
Cloud Backup Files
Make use of cloud storage when finding e-mail attachments. OneDrive has a function that allows you to search for attachments.
You can access any document from any device using cloud-based platforms such as OneDrive. For example, Microsoft to-do is a to-do list that is included with office 365 for free for WSU students.
The cloud allows management of document versions and automatically creates a backup of the sheet that you are working on.
The cloud allows for easy file transfer because of the ability to access files on multiple devices.
Synced folders remove the upload and download routine. Whenever a file gets added, it can automatically create a backup through sync.
On windows PC OneDrive can sync to multiple PC devices when you login to your OneDrive account.
Coding files
Make sure files are lower case not only for consistency but also so it is easier to remember file names as they are case sensitive.
When uploading to the FTP server make sure that connections are established.
Don’t upload a folder within a folder of the same name as it will get confusing.
Make sure to save the file after writing the code as the code editor does not autosave.
Make sure hyperlinks are working this is bound to happen with internal linking as that is related to the images.
Make sure to debug and validate the code otherwise there would not be a working file for upload and bugs may also cause files within the code to not interact correctly.
