I just accept that modern computing is complex, and requires a multitude of methods to organise and navigate. For example, I use Digikam from KDE to manage my

I just accept that modern computing is complex, and requires a multitude of methods to organise and navigate. For example, I use Digikam from KDE to manage my photos. It has a LOT of ways to file and retrieve photos. First are collections, and they contain folders that are a window to the filesystem. (I like that, because it means only maintaining one filing system.) Inside a folder view, you can also group photos by dragNdrop. You also have star ratings, tags, flags, locations and faces. You can search by dates, locations on a map, or show images that are similar. The list goes on. It is very flexible, so you can choose your workflow.