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Originally Posted by Ed Hammer
I've got two main computers I use in different locations, I try to keep them both updated with the same files so I can work from either location.
Over time, Moving files, updating or reformatting your computer etc. I end up with tons of misc. files in folders all over the place. for example
sort, sort1, desktop, desktop1, desktop2, desktop work, desktop all, all files, from laptop etc.
I also have three hard drives full of stuff, and four external hd's...
my attempt at fixing this mess made me wonder if anyone who lives on their computer actually ever has things in order...
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First rule of organizing is to DATE it.
You should have:
2012-10-05 desktop1
2012-10-28 desktop2
etc etc
then it's a lot easier to locate the temporary desktop with the temporary edited file to verify it contains the same information.
Also it helps a lot if you get a new computer every 6 months or so, then you can import your mess into a special folder named YEAR-MONTH-COMPUTER,
On a mac it works great with "smart folders" etc
