Basic+File+Management

Topics to be covered in this workshop are:

Understanding the File System
• Finder/explorer • Desktop • Documents/movies/pictures etc (default settings) • File versus folder • Shortcuts versus alias • Managing programme menu/dock • Understanding users (permissions)

Saving files
• Default directory • When to use ‘save as’ (repointing, renaming, changing format)

Moving, copying and deleting files
• Drag and drop • Copy paste • File selection using keys and lasso • Short cut keys

Common file types
• Documents • Images • Audio • Movie

Searching for Lost Files
View options and sorting options

Keyboard Keys • Screenshot • Short cut keys

File • Implications for file size • Quick fixes for large photos • Zipping / unzipping • Cleaning up desktop

File names • Extensions • Conventions • Recommendations for the web

Available Programmes

Auditing the laptop (MOE) • Implications of digital information • Copyright / software licencing (risks)