01 / SORT
Start with broad folders
Group files by year, project or occasion. Choose a structure you will remember and keep it consistent.
A small guide to digital housekeeping
Give your files a little room to breathe.
Photos, videos, recordings and the things worth keeping: a few simple habits can make a growing media collection easier to find and enjoy.
Collect thoughtfullyOrganize simplyKeep a backup
Make finding things easier.
A little structure goes a long way.
02 / NAME
Use useful names
Add a date and a short description to important files. A clear name is often the fastest search tool.
03 / REVIEW
Make space for the good stuff
Set aside a little time to remove duplicates and collect your favorites where you can find them.
Keep another copy
Backups are a habit, not a one-time task.
Keep an additional copy of important files on a separate device or storage service. Consider another location for the files you cannot replace.
Check your copies periodically and practice opening a few files. The best backup is one you can actually use.
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A quieter place for practical notes.
Media Notes is a simple collection of ideas for managing personal digital files. There is no account to create and nothing to install.