11. Managing Files and FoldersIn this section:
We all know that to work productively, with minimal stress and frustration, we must get organized! That's where Windows Vista comes in. Windows Vista supplies the frameworka basic file structure of drives and some ready-made folders, which you can either use as is or create your own file- and folder-management system. You can organize the files within the foldersalphabetically or by size, type, date, and so onand move, copy, and rename files or groups of files. If you want the people who share the computer with you to have access to certain files and folders, you can put those items in folders that are designed to be shared. You can change the appearance of the windows in which you view your documents and folders, and, depending on the information you need, you can view them in any of seven different views. You can put the items you use every day on the computer's Desktop, just as you do on a real desktop, and, to gain immediate access to a document you're preparing, you can put a shortcut to it on the Desktop. You can take your files with you by copying them onto a removable memory device, and you can compress large files, either for storage or so that you can send them via e-mail. And you can use the handy toolbars to quickly and easily navigate your way through the information on your computer. |