Use consistent methods for file and folder naming<\/strong><\/p>\n When creating your file structure on MediaFire, it’s important to develop a naming scheme for the files you most commonly use and then stick to it.\u00a0 Clear folder names and structures will help you find your data later and save you lots of time in the long run.\u00a0 Consider folder structures that mirror folders on your desktop to make it easier for you to remember where your archived files might be.<\/p>\n Keep names short<\/strong><\/p>\n Even though MediaFire allows you to create long folder names, in general it is a good practice to avoid doing so.\u00a0 Long folder and file names are harder to read and clutter up your interface.\u00a0 Instead, let your folder structure do some of the naming for you.\u00a0 For a file named 2012 New Years Resolutions Weight Loss Weight Tracking Spreadsheet.xls you can build a structure like this:<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/mediafireblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/Archives.png\" "\\"Archives\\"")
<\/a>Information overload isn’t just a catch-phrase. The longer you have your system, the more stuff you collect on your hard drive.\u00a0 It’s your the growing collection of digital pictures from your ever increasing in megapixles digital camera, or your music collection that spans decades of your changing tastes.\u00a0 A great way to reduce this load on your system and your brain is to archive these files off onto a separate storage location, freeing up hard-drive space and clearing out distractions.\u00a0 With MediaFire’s unlimited storage, you can upload all those old files into folders you create in your account, and then delete the data from your local computer without fear of losing quick access to your files.<\/p>\n