Do you keep everything in “downloads” or have file trees 100 folders deep?

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    3 hours ago

    Organizing is one thing but it’s better to reduce your brainpower-spending regardless of what you do.

    On Windows? Custom iconed folders and explorer bookmarks go a long way. Better than relying on Quick Access or whatever.

    On desktop Linux? Tools like fd and zoxide (z) save you as long as your directory names are consistent. Sticking to names-like-this reduces guesswork and you can skip around in seconds. (Saved me many a due date.)

    On Android, consult Indiana Jones. Your files are a treasure – they’re staying hidden