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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Is your Mac taking forever to empty the trash? Well the reason for this could be down to one simple hidden setting; Secure Empty trash has been turned on by...
