File Management & Browser Settings

What you can learn on this page:

  • Set up a default browser on your computer/tablet
  • Set up a default search engine on your computer/tablet
  • Bookmark your frequently used links on your browser header for easy access
  • Organize your digital homework documents with digital files
  • Practice downloading a homework document from MyHeritage
  • Practice finding the downloads folder on your computer to access documents you've downloaded
  • Practice renaming a document
  • Practice saving your documents in a designated folder

When using a web browser, there are some features that you can customize to make the process more convenient. Some features include setting up a default browser of your choice, setting up a default search engine, and bookmarking your frequently used web pages. To set up these features, refer to the tutorial links below. 

The resource links in this section are all for Google Chrome. However, if you prefer another browser, you can search the web for tutorials on the web browser of your choice. 

Download Google Chrome

Setting Google Chrome as Your Default Browser

Setting Google as Your Default Search Engine

Bookmark Your Frequently Used Pages

File Management Tutorial

Spend less time looking for your homework files by setting up a system early on in the semester! In this tutorial you will set up a folder for your role as a Heritage University student. Which will contain an individual folder for each of your classes. Once the folders are set up all you must do is use the organization system consistently. It is easier than it sounds!
Plenty of your schoolwork will be available in electronic form and this tutorial will focus on organizing your electronic homework files. However, if you work best with paper and pencil, we encourage you to visit the Academic Skills Center (ASC) to set up the binder organization system with the Academic Intervention Specialist.
 

 

  • To make digital files easy to find, follow and stick to a format when saving files. If your professor does not have a format preference, then use ClassName_AssignmentName_YourName.
  • When you download assignments and save them, make it a habit to store them in the correct folder.
  • When you finish an assignment before the upload is open, consider storing them in a separate folder. Create a folder labeled "Completed & Ready to Upload" and save your completed assignment in this folder to help you remember to upload later. Once you have successfully uploaded the homework file, move the document to its class folder.