How many ways do you know how to save a file? January 2012

1- You can save to the computer. When you click 'Save', the computer, by default will save it to 'My Documents'.

2- You can save it to a different place on your computer. When you click 'Save As' you can point to where you want your file to be saved.

3- You can create your own folder and save to that. This is great if there are more than one person using the computer. Create a folder by: right click on desktop>new>folder>give it a name. Do you know you can make folders in folders? Helps you organize yourself!

4-You can save to a flash drive. When you 'Save As', go to 'My computer'. 'Removable Disk' might show up or the name of your flash drive, like USBDISK or KINGSTON. Make sure you know what drive your flash drive is in.

5- You can save to a portable hard drive. When you 'Save As' go to 'My Computer'. You might see 'Local Disk'. Make sure you know what drive your portable hard drive is in.

6-You can email yourself. You will need to save the file first-wherever you can remember it. Then open your email. Send it to yourself as an attachment. This is a great method because 1) you can work on the file in another location, as long as you can open your email, 2) you have a copy of the file in case you forget your flash drive or your portable hard drive, and 3) if it is a homework assignment, you can email it to yourself & your teacher. There should be no excuse that you left it at home!

Technology has come a long way from the FLOPPY DRIVE or CD ROMS.

How advanced are you?