Search.
WHAT MOST PEOPLE DO
Browse folders.
WHAT IS FASTER
Search, on almost every system.
WHAT TO SEARCH BY
Part of the name Content, where the system indexes it Date modified File type
WHAT TO LEARN
Your system's search, and how to open it with a keystroke.
WHY
It replaces most navigation.
WHAT MAKES SEARCH WORK BETTER
Consistent naming Files in sensible locations Indexing enabled
WHAT TO USE WHEN YOU CANNOT REMEMBER THE NAME
Sorting by date modified, which finds recent work immediately.
WHAT ELSE HELPS
Recent files lists in each program Pinned or favourite folders Shortcuts to frequently used locations
WHAT TO DO ABOUT A FILE YOU CANNOT FIND
Search for its content, not its name Check the program's recent files Check the downloads folder
WHAT TO PREVENT
The same problem recurring, by saving to the right place initially.
