How to Organize Files on a Mac

Create a new folder (Apple-Shift-N) on your desktop and name it 'Desktop Files To Be Sorted.' Drag all of the files and folders on your desktop into this folder. Create a second folder on your desktop, and name it 'Hard Drive Files To Be Sorted.' Drag all your personal files and folders that reside on your hard drive (which doesn't include the Applications, Library, System and Users folders) into this folder. Apart from the hard drive icon, the only items on your desktop should be these two folders.
Create a third folder on your desktop, and give it a name that indicates that it is your main folder, perhaps something like 'Master Folder.' Double click on Master Folder and create the following folders inside of it:
Admin '
Home '
Work '
This means that every one of your files and folders will reside in one of three of these subfolders. Each of these will have two or more subfolders inside of it that will allow you to find anything quickly. Note that this is the simplest file structure for the home user. Mac users at work or those who freelance might require a more complex file hierarchy.
Customize each of the folders by adding subfolders tailored to your specific needs. For example, 'Admin' subfolders could include insurance information, family records and children's schoolwork and activities; 'Home' subfolders could include financial information, anything to do with hobbies at home (eBay or recipe files, for example) and anything house or home-related; 'Work' subfolders could include freelance work, backup files from your job and resume and job search information.
Open the 'Desktop Files To Be Sorted' folder. Drag the window to the left-hand side of your screen, and open the 'Master Folder.' Drag that window to the right-hand side of your screen. Then start dragging the files into their appropriate folders within the 'Master Folder' (or the appropriate subfolders within the 'Master Folder'). This is also a good chance to trash any unnecessary files and folders. Repeat this process with the 'Hard Drive Files To Be Sorted' folder. When both the desktop and hard drive folders are empty, drag them into the trash.
Use a software package to make a virtual catalog of your files. While Apple's Spotlight program (built into OS X) is decent enough, most users find that a third-party application such as Tri-Catalog makes locating files and folders much faster and much more intuitive.
Back up your files. In the event of hard drive failure or theft, you'll be kicking yourself if you don't take the time to properly back up your files. Professional recovery services can cost thousands of dollars, so avoid it by backing up your files on a regular basis, which is a simple and inexpensive process. A three-tier backup is recommended: An occasional backup of the Master Folder on DVD, a Time Machine backup of the Master Folder to an external hard drive (USB or FireWire) on a regular basis and an online backup using one of the online data backup services, such as Mozy. See the References section below for more information on these backup schemes.
Review your files on an annual basis. You may want to archive files that have no current significance, but are worth keeping, and renew some items (such as an annual medical expense spreadsheet). The idea is to keep your Master Folder streamlined, and avoid the file duplication and clutter that you previously had.
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How to Use a Handheld GPS With Your Tablet (4 Steps)

Use the dedicated handheld GPS unit solely to compute precise coordinates, then plug them into the tablet's mapping software. This is ideal for the many inexpensive tablets that ship without a dedicated GPS radio, but even if your tablet has one, GPS devices often obtain more precise location fixes or latch onto weaker signals than the GPS radios included in many smartphones and tablets. Because the GPS only works for navigation, while phones and tablets balance power consumption against many different features, a handheld GPS usually holds and tracks satellite signals more strongly than non-dedicated devices.
Use the GPS unit to track several waypoints, which you can reconstruct on a map with your tablet to recreate routes or geotag photos. Although GPS-ready tablet mapping applications streamline point-to-point navigation, they aren't optimized for complex routing. If you need to either plot a complicated route or recreate a route you've already traveled -- for example, on a hiking trip -- let the waypoint feature on the handheld GPS unit record several positions, then transcribe them into your map software to present rich and accurate itineraries for your travels. In addition, photo applications increasingly recognize geotagging -- so if you snapped some beautiful photos in a remote wilderness or on a boating trip, record the spot with the GPS and add the coordinates to your photos later using the tablet-based photo editor of your choosing.
Augment your GPS device's limited display with richer maps while on the road. Although portable GPS units only need power and a view of the satellite constellation, all but the most expensive devices usually only plot very simple, low-resolution maps. If you need more context -- including real-time traffic monitoring or data about local destinations of interest like restaurants and gas stations -- your tablet can supply the missing information while rendering easier-to-read, larger visual presentations of several different data layers.
Use your GPS to fix locations where the GPS unit itself lacks solid mapping capability. In a marine setting, for example, a handheld GPS might provide a fix over the water, but the device's maps won't tell you when you're about to run your boat aground. Instead, install chart-plotting software on your tablet that's compatible with National Marine Electronics Association standards, and let your handheld compute your location while your tablet serves up current marine charts. For example, iNavX for iPad and iPhone supports offline maps, and syncs with any GPS unit that can connect using NMEA protocols.
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