Get the Most Out of Your Mac
Tips and tricks for improving workflow and getting the most out of your Macintosh.
The Finder Path Bar - Using the Finder Path Bar
The Finder Path Bar is a nifty feature that’s new in OS X 10.5. Using the Finder Path Bar is easy, but first you have to make it visible.
The Finder Path Bar is a nifty feature that’s new in OS X 10.5. Using the Finder Path Bar is easy, but first you have to make it visible.
The Finder Toolbar - Add Items to the Finder Toolbar
You can easily customize the Finder toolbar by dragging and dropping new items onto it.
You can easily customize the Finder toolbar by dragging and dropping new items onto it.
Mac Backup - Backup Applications, Products, and Guides for Your Mac
Most people don’t think about backing up their Mac until after disaster strikes; by then, it’s too late. Don’t let this happen to you. Instead of waiting for that sinking feeling when you realize your Mac isn’t going to boot, or the terrifying sound of your hard drive screeching to a halt, be proactive. Check out the possibilities, make a decision, and back up your data.
Most people don’t think about backing up their Mac until after disaster strikes; by then, it’s too late. Don’t let this happen to you. Instead of waiting for that sinking feeling when you realize your Mac isn’t going to boot, or the terrifying sound of your hard drive screeching to a halt, be proactive. Check out the possibilities, make a decision, and back up your data.
Spring-Loaded Folders Can Make the Trash Spill Its Secrets
The spring-loaded folder feature works as well on the Trash as it does on folders. You can use it to peek inside the Trash without double-clicking its icon.
The spring-loaded folder feature works as well on the Trash as it does on folders. You can use it to peek inside the Trash without double-clicking its icon.
Configure Spring-Loaded Folders
Spring-loaded folders let you drill down through a hierarchy of folders, and drag and drop items as needed.
Spring-loaded folders let you drill down through a hierarchy of folders, and drag and drop items as needed.
Make the Most of the Finder Sidebar
The Finder sidebar is a handy place to store frequently used files, folders, and applications. It's also easy to customize.
The Finder sidebar is a handy place to store frequently used files, folders, and applications. It's also easy to customize.
Speed Up the Installation of Most Applications
Software installers are prone to searching all of your hard drives for older versions of their software to update, which can waste time.
Software installers are prone to searching all of your hard drives for older versions of their software to update, which can waste time.
Use Finder Labels to Organize Your Files and Folders
Finder labels are colored tags that you can use to organize items in Finder windows by assigning the same color to related files and folders.
Finder labels are colored tags that you can use to organize items in Finder windows by assigning the same color to related files and folders.
Customize the Finder Toolbar
The Finder toolbar, a collection of buttons located at the top of a Finder window, is easy to customize.
The Finder toolbar, a collection of buttons located at the top of a Finder window, is easy to customize.