If you haven't been organizing and discarding files as you go, it's likely your hard drive is stuffed with downloads, unwanted photos, file copies and other digital dust bunnies. This can reveal ...

In today’s digital age, managing the sheer volume of files on our computers can be a daunting task. From personal documents to work-related files, music, videos, and countless other types of data, our ...

Our veteran productivity expert details her method for managing digital files: It's simple to implement, and since it's foundational, it will help you organize practically everything in your life. I'm ...

Cowork can also use the data in that folder to create new projects -- but it's still in early access, so be cautious.

Because of its Unix heritage, Mac OS X is a true multi-user operating system from the ground up. Yet some people have used Mac OS X for many months without fully realizing what this means -- as the ...

The only words more terrifying to an average PC user than “Blue Screen of Death” are “spring cleaning.” Admit it: Sitting back and dumping file after file into your computer without bothering to ...

I'm an expert in software and work-related issues, and I have been contributing to PCMag since 2011. I launched the column Get Organized in 2012 and ran it through 2024, offering advice on how to ...

If you’re one of the millions of people largely stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, you may be trying to pass the time by cleaning up your house or your yard. But it’s also a good time to get ...