37. Big Files come in Little Briefcases Part 1
Do you frequently move files from one system to another--for example from your office PC to a home PC--to work on them? If you simply copy the files to a floppy disk and go about your business, you aren't taking advantage of a very useful Windows 95 feature. The Windows 95 Briefcase will keep multiple copies of the same files current, so you don't have to spend valuable time trying to figure out which is the most recent version. In this series of tips, we show you how to create, use, and update a briefcase on either a desktop or laptop system.
To create a briefcase, right-click on your desktop and select New, Briefcase. (If you don't see Briefcase in the menu, you'll need to install this component: Click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Then select Add/Remove Programs, click the Windows Setup tab, double-click Accessories, select Briefcase, click OK twice, and insert your installation disk when asked.) Select the New Briefcase, press F2 (for Rename), type your name of choice, and press Enter.
Now just copy any files you plan to work on at another location into the new briefcase, just as you would any other folder: Click and drag the file(s) directly over the briefcase and let go. The files in the briefcase, called sync files, are now linked to the originals.
Microsoft® Windows®95 Hints & Tips by Stuart Martin.
