In part 1 of Using an OS, we looked at user management, basic security, and file explorer.
While Windows has made it easier to store files logically, it is still up to the user. Too often I’ve seen people with hundreds of files on their desktop. Often there, just “temporarily” until they no longer need it. I even saw someone who ran out of space on their desktop for any more icons.
It is up to you to figure out a good method of how to organize your files. In college, I broke down my files by year, then term, then class, then project if I had multiple files for a project. It might seem like a lot of work, but it made finding files really really easy!
Moving files can be done similarly as you would move data around in a document. You can copy/cut and paste. CTRL C/X/V all work in the same way as they do within a file.
Note: By default, if you drag a file to another location on the same drive, it moves it.
Note: By default, if you drag a file to another location on a different drive, it copies it.
Add On Apps
One of the things OSes do, is add apps to your computer to make it friendlier and easier to use. They aren’t a core component of the OS really, but they become so ingrained it’s almost expected.
They could be simple games like Solitare, who’s real purpose was to teach people to use a mouse – but people used so often some companies had to go in and remove. System utilities such as a Firewall and Anti-Virus, Backup Management, Networking Components, etc.
You could also fine work utilities such as the Snipping Tool (which is being replaced by Snip & Sketch), Paint 3D, Notepad and more.
Each of these utilities has a purpose, often to make your life easier, even if it cost the machine performance.
Using an OS – Part 2 was originally found on Access 2 Learn
