It’s the start of the academic year and you want to get organised. First tip: back stuff up. Back up everything and do it now! I have seen some real tragedies where students have kept their only copy of essential resources on a data stick, only for it to be lost or corrupted. There are many ways to back up and it needn’t be expensive or time-consuming. If you just want to be able to store large amounts of data, a good free option is Box (www.box.com). For a relatively fool-proof way to back up without having to remember to do so, I personally recommend Spideroak (spideroak.com). This can easily be set to back up whatever folders you choose at a set time every day.
You might also want to store your files in an e-portfolio such as FolioSpaces (www.foliospaces.com). This has additional functions beyond storage: you can blog, privately or publicly, and share your resources with friends, and you can build a CV online. You can also create pages of organised links so that you can quickly access everything from past exam papers to YouTube videos relevant to your course.
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