Finder lacks a New File command, which can be frustrating for users moving from Windows. You can add a New File command to Finder using Shortcuts and AppleScript. This simple tweak streamlines the ...

Updates to the Files app in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 bring it closer to the macOS Finder. Here's what's new. Files started as a way to see everything stored in iCloud Drive, then expanded into third-party ...

You can use the macOS Finder's Copy command to copy and paste files. But here's how to use the same command to copy file icons into Preview. You've probably used the macOS Finder's popup contextual ...

Finder is your pathway to all your Mac's files. Yes, you can (and should) use Spotlight to quickly find and open files. But when it comes to actually managing and working with files, folders, and ...

When you open the Files app, you’ll notice three main sections that help you find and access your files quickly: The Files app also supports external drives, allowing you to expand your storage ...

When it comes to file management on Mac, Bloom blows Finder away. Photo: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac Bloom is a Finder replacement that will completely change how you work with files on your Mac. With a ...

Apple has made macOS very good at handling drag and drops. For example, I often pull a picture right out of the Photos app or Safari and drop it into iMessage or Slack. One thing that’s always slowed ...

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MacOS allows you to hide files and folders by adding a simple period (.) to the file name. This can be handy if you want to share your MacBook with others and hide personal folders that other users ...

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