Safiya is one clumsy coffee spill away from catastrophe. A Gen Xer who hasn’t yet embraced the cloud, she stores thousands of digital files, documents, and photos on devices with maxed-out storage limits. On today’s episode, Carvell Wallace brings on <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/authors/caitlin-mcgarry/#contact">Caitlin McGarry</a>, senior editor at <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/">Wirecutter</a>. Caitlin talks with Safiya about practical ways to delete and organize—and how we can all build healthier habits in our digital lives. 
Ready to dive even deeper? Explore these resources: 
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-organize-your-digital-files/">How to Organize Your Digital Files</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/24/well/live/digital-clutter.html">Digital Clutter Can Be Overwhelming. Here’s How to Clean Up.</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/clean-organize-store-phone-photos/">Your Phone’s Camera Roll Is a Mess. Here’s How to Clean It Up.</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-organize-desktop-apps/">How to Organize Desktop Apps</a>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/wirecutter-show-podcast-20250312-dont-be-a-digital-hoarder/">Don’t Be a Digital Hoarder</a>
If you liked this episode, check out <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2022/05/how-to-organize-your-home">How To Be a Lazy Genius</a> and <a href="https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2024/09/how-to-rethink-screen-time">How To Rethink Screen Time</a>
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