How Can I Organize My Personal Files on Linux Like I Did on Windows?

If you plan to install multiple Linux distros later on, think about how you manage your home directory. Each distro has its own home directory configs, but shared folders like Documents and Downloads can be symlinked elsewhere. This helps keep your data accessible regardless of the system you boot into.

I personally use an external M.2 SSD for my personal data while keeping my system files internal. I’ve set up symlinks from my home directory to the external drive, which works great. This way, you can keep your faster drive for system things and have personal files on the slower drive without mixing them up.

You might want to create specific folders on your HDD and set up mount points in the /home directory. This way, you can keep the application load times quick and still use your HDD for less accessed files. Here's a useful resource on managing mount points: [Mount and Unmount Filesystems](https://www.baeldung.com/linux/mount-unmount-filesystems).

The flexibility of Linux supports separating your files into different filesystem mount points. I recommend keeping things simple initially, especially since you're new to Linux. Experiment with your storage setup in a virtual machine first to avoid any critical mishaps. It makes things easier if you need to troubleshoot later on.

You can definitely move your entire home directory if that works for you. Just check out this guide on how to do it: [How to Move Your Linux Home Directory to Another Hard Drive](https://www.howtogeek.com/442101/how-to-move-your-linux-home-directory-to-another-hard-drive). However, keep in mind that putting your dotfiles on a slower HDD might impact load times, especially with larger files over time like Emacs settings. It might be better to find a balance instead of moving everything at once.