hawkwings t1_itbjseo wrote
I'm not sure about phrasing this issue in psychological terms.
> consider doing a “spring clean” every year, and schedule a time to spring clean your digital footprint
In January, I moved stuff to a directory called "\Old\2021" and deleted some stuff from active directories. I didn't delete anything, so I'm still hoarding, but at least I got stuff out directories I use every day.
> reduce unnecessary digital content
Searching for duplicate info is a pain. Occasionally, I'll do it, but I don't catch everything.
> come up with simple mechanisms to organise your files, emails, pictures and videos
I do that, but I still hoard. It takes time to label pictures; I rename files to include a description. I also use folders. I copy pictures from my phone to my PC, because I have a system on my PC. Periodically, I'll delete some pictures from the phone.
> reassess the importance of many social networks, including groups in many communication apps, and retain only those essential to you.
This is an unrelated issue.
FallingInwardMC t1_itc4me1 wrote
Alternative: download “everything” (yes that’s what it is called) search tool. It does some kind of magic voodoo that lets you search every file on your computer in a split second. No need to throw stuff out if you can search it instantly.
Also, rather than complaining about digital hoarding why don’t OSes just give files searchable tags innately?
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