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Introduction to File Management

This course was originally created by the California Virtual Campus, through funding received from the Chancellor's Office, California Community Colleges. We wish to thank Paul Meyers and the entire CVC team for their efforts promoting distance learning and the effective use of technology for education.

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File Management - student at desk with computer

Welcome!

This is a self-paced workshop. The topics are listed on the left navigation bar. You can start at the beginning if you are new to File Management or choose a topic from the list.

Enjoy the course!

Introduction to File Management

In this tutorial you will learn

Desktop vs. Hard Drive

  • Know what a computer desktop is

  • Compare and contrast of PC and Macintosh desktops

  • Learn the main function of the desktop

  • Discover what a hard drive is

  • Find out what a hard drive does

Local vs Shared Drive/Network Drive

  • Learn what a local drive is

  • Learn what a shared drive is 

  • Learn when and where a local and shared drives are used

Folder Hierarchy

  • Learn that file management is a science

  • Learn that file management is an art.

  • Learn that there is no right way of file management.

  • Learn the structure of files and folders on the hard drive of a computer

Backups

  • Learn why you should back up

  • Learn different types of back up

  • Learn different ways of backing-up

All content in this course is licensed by the @ONE Project under a Creative Commons License (a new browser window will open).

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