1. Right click on destop.
2. Select NEW from the menu
3. Select FOLDER from the menu by clicking on the word.
4. A new folder will be placed on your desktop. Remember to name it by typing in a brief name.

What is the difference between files and folders?

Computer hard drives hold an enormous amount of data. It is very important that all of the data is well organized. That way it is easy for the computer to find what it is looking for. Knowing your computer's organization system works will help YOU to find what you are looking for. Computers use files and folders to organize its data.

Files:

A file is a collection of data that is stored together. Files can be stored on a hard drive, a floppy disk, or a CD. Files are like television shows. All TV shows have three things, just like computer files do:

• Name
• Location
• Length

Folders:

With so many thousands of files sotred inside a computer, it is very important to keep them organized. Folders, also known as directories, keep files organized by grouping them together.

Be a Responsible Computer User:

Understanding the relationship between files and folders and how they are addressed and located within your computer system is a very important part of using a computer. Beginners should make it a priority to learn about this early in their computer education. NEVE DELETE, MOVE OR RENAME A FILE UNLESS YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY SURE OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING!! A computer relies on many files to keep itself running correctly, so changing or deleting those files can cause major computer malfunctions! When in doubt, ASK a parent, teacher, or other expert for assistance. The safest way to learn about files and folders is to ask for help in setting up your own computer!