Develop Strategies that Work for You

With file management goals in mind, we can build strategies for reaching them. In this chapter, we’re going to tackle high-level file management before moving into the specifics of organizing in the next chapter. That includes an overview of approaches such as grouping files and folders, applying Finder tags, and using search features.

We’re also covering two other important considerations: syncing files among multiple devices and computers, and choosing which files to store on your computer’s internal storage versus external storage such as a hard drive or NAS (network attached storage) device. Plus, no book about files is complete without mentioning backups!

Consider File Management Strategies

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