To sort your desktop files by topic rather than file type, you can group them based on the general subject or project they relate to. Here's a suggested approach:
1. Identify Topics or Categories
Games: All game-related files, shortcuts, mods, etc.
Work/Projects: Files related to work, specific projects, or tasks.
Creative/Design: Photoshop files, images, and other design-related items.
Personal: Personal documents, photos, etc.
Media: Music, videos, and other entertainment media.
Software/Tools: Applications, utilities, and related shortcuts.
Miscellaneous: Files that don’t fit into the other categories but you still want to keep.
2. Create Folders Based on Topics
Games:
Create a folder named "Games" and move all game shortcuts, mods, and related files into it.
Work/Projects:
Create folders for each project or work-related topic, such as "Project X," "Client Y," etc.
Creative/Design:
Group all design files into a "Design" folder. You can create subfolders like "Photoshop Files" or "Illustrations" if needed.
Personal:
Create a "Personal" folder for your personal photos, documents, and files.
Media:
Place all media files into a "Media" folder. You can create subfolders like "Music" and "Videos."
Software/Tools:
Move all software-related files and shortcuts to a "Software" or "Tools" folder.
Miscellaneous:
For files that don’t belong in any other category, create a "Miscellaneous" folder.
3. Organize the Desktop
After creating these topic-based folders, move the corresponding files into each folder.
If there are too many files in a single folder, consider creating subcategories within each topic folder for better organization.
4. Maintain Organization
Regularly review and update the contents of each folder, moving new files into the appropriate category as they appear on your desktop.
Example of Topic-Based Folder Structure:
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Desktop/
│
├── Games/
│ ├── Skyrim Mods/
│ ├── Steam Shortcuts/
│ └── Game Saves/
│
├── Work/
│ ├── Client X Project/
│ ├── Reports/
│ └── Meeting Notes/
│
├── Design/
│ ├── Photoshop Projects/
│ ├── Logos/
│ └── Mockups/
│
├── Personal/
│ ├── Family Photos/
│ ├── Tax Documents/
│ └── Personal Notes/
│
├── Media/
│ ├── Music/
│ └── Videos/
│
├── Software/
│ ├── Utilities/
│ └── Tools/
│
└── Miscellaneous/
This method will help you keep your desktop organized by the actual content and purpose of the files rather than just their type. Would you like help categorizing specific files or further advice on setting up these folders?