Setting 'Preferences' in CC

Many of these settings also apply to later CS versions and CS6

Clive R. Haynes FRPS

My preference is to change 'Maximise PSD and PSB File Compatibility from 'Ask' to 'Always'. This way it'll stop nagging you when you open an image and in almost every case it's the best decision.

Another setting that is worthy of considering however, is the 'Recent File' list. I find that (default) 20 files is OK for me but feel free to change this figure to suit your needs should you prefer more (or less).