Here you may see the naming conventions I use for my files, this is here just as a guide to get you started on your own system. I set many of these conventions many years ago, but they work. Experience has given me newer ideas, some of which I am currently using.
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Windows Guides File Organization Series
This week, I’m going to run a series of guides that will help you get on top of file organization on your computer.
The following five guides help you create naming conventions, take control of file names on your computer, and find duplicate files. Personally, I always keep my files named properly and I rarely, if ever, lose files. I encourage you to do the same and in these guides I’ll offer you a few tips to get you started.
Performance Boost: Move Page File to Another Physical Drive
If you have more than one physical drive in your computer, this guide is for you. The page file can take a considerable toll on your system drive; by moving the page file to a separate drive, you can increase overall performance. Learn how to move the Windows Vista page file to another drive in this guide.
Slow Computer? Test Your Computer’s RAM in Vista
If you are noticing slow performance in Windows Vista, one of many contributing factors may be the health of your RAM. Windows Vista comes with a RAM testing application and in this guide you’ll learn how to access and use it. Many users have reported increased performance after using this test; thank you for your feedback!
Disable Memory Dump Files and Save HDD Space in Vista
If your computer crashes it will create a dump file. From this dump file you can diagnose the source of the problem. It is unlikely you will need this dump file; if you do, you can always turn the option back on. This guide will show you how to save space by disabling memory dump files in Vista. Read the rest of this entry »
Schedule Defragmentation in Windows Vista
Defragmentation helps speed up access to data on your drive. In this guide you’ll learn how to schedule defragments so you don’t have to worry about ensuring your drive is tidy.