1. Organize Your Files into Folders

Keeping your files organized helps you find things faster.

• Create folders for documents, photos, downloads, etc.

• Right-click → New Folder

• Give folders clear names (Work, Personal, Receipts, etc.)
  This keeps your computer clean and easy to navigate.

2. Delete Unnecessary Files

Free up space by removing old or unused items:

• Empty your Recycle Bin

• Delete large files from Downloads

• Remove duplicate photos/videos

More free space means better system performance.

3. Use Storage Settings in Windows

Windows provides tools to monitor and clean storage:

• Go to Settings

• Click System → Storage
  Here you can:

• View what’s taking up space

• Delete temporary files

• Enable Storage Sense to clean automatically

4. Move Files to External Storage

If your PC is running out of space:

• Connect a USB drive or external hard drive

• Drag and drop large files to it

• Safely disconnect the device when done

This keeps your computer from slowing down.

5. Use Cloud Storage for Safety

Cloud services help protect your files from loss:

• Google Drive

• OneDrive

• Dropbox

Benefits:

• Access files from any device

• Automatic backup

• Saves local storage space

6. Backup Important Files

Regular backup protects your data from accidents, failures, or viruses.
You can back up using:

• External hard drives

• Cloud storage

• Windows Backup feature

Go to Settings → Update & Security → Backup.

7. Check Your Disk Health

If your device is slow or files take long to open:

• Open File Explorer

• Right-click your drive → Properties

• Go to Tools

• Click Check under Error Checking

This detects and repairs disk issues.

8. Clean Temporary & Junk Files

This improves speed and frees storage:

• Press Windows + R

• Type cleanmgr and press Enter

• Select the drive

• Check items to delete

• Click OK

This removes temporary files, logs, cache, and other junk safely.

Tips for Smooth File & Storage Management

• Keep your desktop clean

• Delete old software and unused apps

• Store large videos/photos externally

• Use cloud backup for important files

• Run cleanup tools regularly