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I use both Windows and Mac and for both I initially save all my files to the desk top. Is there any operational disadvantage in doing so? I can't really see any, but I'm no techie so that's why I ask those of you that are.

Thanks.

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I use both Windows and Mac and for both I initially save all my files to the desk top. Is there any operational disadvantage in doing so? I can't really see any, but I'm no techie so that's why I ask those of you that are.

Thanks.

 

Yes, saving your files to the desktop is actually not very good. When the PC/Mac boots up it checks all the files on your desktop for to show the proper symbols. It makes booting much slower.

 

Best is to keep the desktop as clean as possible.

 

On a Windows PC it also a severe security issue. If Windows crashes (viruses or whatever) and you will have to erase the current Windows version for a new, clean install, all files will be lost - unless you did back up them on a separate HD. Using a Mac isn't that dangerous, since the files don't get lost when you install a new OS.

Nevertheless you should do the following:

 

PC: You need to add a virtual hard disk on you PC, where you store all your files. Move _all_ document/image/video (and the secret porn) folders and files to your new hd.

Tell all software you use (Word, e.g.), that the storage place is your new hd.

Mac: do the same, by telling your software to store all data in the proper places/folders: documents, images, e.g.

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I use a Mac, Carbon Copy Cloner, external hard disk.

 

I back up everything periodically. And before I make significant changes to the Mac.

 

I also run Win 7 on a Bootcamp partition, I use winclone to back up to external hard disk.

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