How to Organize Your Laptop for Back to School

Babes,

Back-to-school season is here. Love it or hate it! I particularly love it.

And whether you’re heading to high school, college, or just revamping your routine, there’s one space that deserves a fresh start: your laptop.

Your digital space is where you’ll take notes, manage your schedule, write papers, and maybe scroll TikTok between classes lol. So why not make it ✨ organized and aesthetic ✨ at the same time?

Yep, your friend Lucy is here for your rescue!

In this post, I’ll walk you through a simple guide to declutter and organize your laptop for a more productive, personalized back-to-school experience. With tips to make it just as cute as it is functional.

Let’s get to it.

✦ 1. Clean Up Your Desktop

Let’s start with what I call “the digital equivalent of cleaning your room”.

• Delete unnecessary screenshots, downloads, and random files.
• Move old class materials into an archive folder or external drive.
• Empty your trash/recycle bin.

If your desktop is covered in icons, your brain feels cluttered too. Starting fresh gives you a clean slate (literally).

✦ 2. Create a Folder System That Works for You

Think of folders as your digital notebooks.

The easier they are to navigate, the faster you’ll find what you need.

Here’s the basic structure I use:

📁 School
   ┣ 📁 2025 Fall Semester
   ┃   ┣ 📁 Math
   ┃   ┣ 📁 History
   ┃   ┣ 📁 Science
   ┃   ┣ 📁 Notes
   ┃   ┗ 📁 Assignments
📁 Personal
📁 Downloads (sort regularly!)
📁 Creative Projects

Customize the categories to match your lifestyle and study habits. Keep it simple — you can always add more as you go.

✦ 3. Rename Files Intentionally

Girl, stop saving files as “finalfinal2realthisone.pdf” hahaha!

Instead, use clear, consistent naming like:

• Math_HW1_Sept06.pdf
• HistoryEssay_Draft1.docx
• LectureNotes_Science_Week2.pdf

This makes it easier to search later, especially when deadlines are looming.

✦ 4. Customize Your Desktop to Match Your Aesthetic

Let’s be real: an organized space is great, but an aesthetic space is inspiring ♥

This is where you can have some fun. Set up:

• A custom desktop wallpaper that motivates you (or matches your vibe)
• Organized desktop folders with custom icons
• Color-coordinated elements for a cohesive look

Want it all done for you?
Check out my Angel Aura Aesthetic Customization Kit (or choose your favorite theme) — it includes matching wallpapers, desktop icons, and folders so your laptop will look adorable and stay organized.

✦ 5. Set Up a School Dashboard Folder

This is your go-to shortcut for schoolwork.

Create a folder on your desktop called “School Dashboard” and drop in:

• Class folders
• Current assignments
• Your weekly planner or calendar
• A shortcut to Google Drive or Notion (if you use it)

Everything you need, one click away .⋆。༶

✦ 6. Update Your Apps and Sync Your Tools

Before the semester starts:

• Update your browser, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Google Drive, etc.
• Sync your calendar and reminders
• Log into school platforms ahead of time (Canvas, Moodle, etc.)
• Bookmark important pages (like your class schedule or email)

It saves you time and panic later.

✦ 7. Use Digital Wallpapers as Planners or Mood Boards

This is a fun trick: you can use digital wallpapers not just for decoration, but also to boost productivity.

• Create a background with a to-do list area (or grab one from my customization kits)
• Add digital sticky notes or widgets
• Make a vision board to stay inspired throughout the semester

Ready, Set, Organized .⋆。༶

Getting your laptop organized for school really doesn’t have to be boring!

In fact, it can be fun, motivating, and a total vibe.

When your digital space is clean and cute, your mind feels clearer and more focused. And you’re way more likely to actually enjoy studying and working.

So take a little time to tidy up, create your folder system, and customize your space with your aesthetic in mind!

You’ve got this 💫

✦ Make It Effortless with a Pre-Made Aesthetic Kit

Want to skip the design part and just plug in a ready-to-go aesthetic?
✨ Explore the full collection of Aesthetic Customization Kits here — each one includes:

• Desktop + phone wallpapers
• Folder icons
• Matching app icons
• Cute extras like sticky notes and widgets

Everything you need to turn your laptop into your dream study space ♡₊˚

Hope you like the tips!

Beijos,

Lu

All illustrative images by dupephotos.com