13 articles tagged finder.
Did you know that every time you perform a search via the Finder, you’re using the Spotlight search index? By default, the results of a Finder search will be exactly the same as the results of a Spotlight search. However, there’s a number of ways that you can customise a Finder search, that simply aren’t […]
Whether you’re launching an app, searching for a file, or bringing some order to your messy “Downloads” folder, the Finder is one of the most important macOS apps. But, are you really getting the most from your Finder? In this article, I cover all the essential ways that you can customise the Finder, so all […]
The Finder is the main way you explore your Mac – it’s how you find folders, launch files and apps, and how you delete unwanted items. To help you explore macOS’ file system, the Finder gives you several ways to view its contents. If you select “View” from the Finder menu bar, then you can […]
Your Mac’s Finder may seem relatively straightforward, but some of its best features are hidden by default. In this article, I’ll show you how to enable and use the Finder’s hidden Path Bar menu, which displays the full file path for the folder you’re currently viewing, helping you keep track of exactly where you are […]
Tools such as Finder and Spotlight are handy for quickly tracking down documents, music, images, and videos, but you can’t use them to search every corner of your Mac. There’s lots of files that your Mac prefers to keep hidden from you! Most of the time, this is for your own protection, since deleting the […]
Every time you switch on your Mac, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’ll use the Finder at some point. The Finder may not look all that exciting or powerful, but it has a tonne of functionality, hidden beneath the surface. In this article, I’m sharing 12 tips, tricks and techniques for getting more out of […]
Occasionally it may be desirable to hide a folder on your Mac’s filesystem, either to keep it away from prying eyes or simply because it’s better not to be able to view some folders that could easily be removed or deleted by accident. Finder doesn’t have any built-in ways to hide a folder (i.e. with […]
It’s possible to use your Mac much more quickly and effectively, simply by ditching the mouse and learning some of the most common keyboard shortcuts and trackpad gestures. Most MacBook users will already be familiar with many of the trackpad gestures, but there are some additional shortcuts and techniques that can help to streamline your […]
Duplicate files such as documents and photos can occupy a surprising amount of space on your Mac’s hard disk and you might not even realise they are there. Perhaps you’ve copied files into several folders and external USB drives, and additional copies could exist in the Mail downloads folder. You might even find a few […]
Anyone that deals with lots of files will invariably need to rename them to something more useful from time to time. When you have hundreds of files that need to be renamed however, doing it manually in Finder is just way too labour-intensive – surely there’s a simpler method? Renaming single files on the Mac […]
Occasionally in Mac OS X, it may be necessary to force a program or process to quit. For example, if a particular program fails to respond or unexpectedly hangs. Every application on a Mac comprises of one or more processes. It’s usually possible to use the Force Quit command (⌘⌥ esc) in the Apple Menu, but […]
These are a few really simple shortcuts that every Mac owner should know about. If you don’t yet know about these then this will save you loads of time. Whenever you want to trash a file just select it by clicking on it. Hold the cmd / ⌘ key and hit the delete key.
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