Video Tutorials / Finder
4/11/12
Spring-loaded folders are a part of OS X that many people may not know about or use often. You can drag and drop files onto folders and the folders will open for you to continue to place the file in the place you want. This lets you drag items in the Finder without first needing [...] (Read More,
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2/27/12
In previous versions of OS X you could find links to lists of recent items on the left side of the Finder window. You can add those back in Lion if you like them. You can create smart folders and place them in the sidebar to help you find files in ways that fit how [...] (Read More,
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2/13/12
Your short user name is both your account name and the name of your home folder. You can’t really change it. But you can create a new user account and move everything to that account if you are willing to put a lot of effort into it. (Read More,
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2/3/12
Take a look at the different parts of the Finder window like the Toolbar, Status Bar, Sidebar, and Path Bar. You can show and hide these elements, as well as customize them and what appears in each one. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. In today's episode, let's take [...] (Read More,
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1/13/12
Lion allows you to merge the contents of two folders as long as you choose to copy those files, and not move them. You can also place files of the same name in the same folder as long as you let the Finder automatically rename the new files. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this [...] (Read More,
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11/28/11
Preference files store your preferences and data for each application. Find out where they are and what they look like. In some cases you may want to delete or restore an old copy of a preference file. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, lets look at [...] (Read More,
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9/30/11
If you want to view a folder full of photos in the Finder, you can do it using one of several Finder window views. You can also enlarge the icons, use Quick Look or Preview. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at how to [...] (Read More,
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9/28/11
When your hard drive is full it is time to look through your files and determine what you should archive or just delete. Old video files and applications you are no longer using are common culprits. A drive that is almost full can slow down your Mac. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) HI this is [...] (Read More,
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8/22/11
Performing quick by complex searches in the Finder and in Mail is easier in Lion because of the new search tokens feature. You can build queries using text, dates and file types right in the search field. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's look at [...] (Read More,
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8/12/11
The MacBook Air and Mac mini have no optical drives. You can get an external drive for $79, or you can share the optical drive on another Mac on your network. Learn how CD and DVD drive sharing works. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's [...] (Read More,
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8/5/11
Learn how to use the new Arrange By feature of the Finder in Lion. In addition to sorting your files, you can also group them by kind, size and other attributes. But using Arrange By can conflict with how you want to sort files in list view. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is [...] (Read More,
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8/3/11
Besides large new features in Lion, there are many small changes. Check out 10 interesting and useful new things in Lion. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. I've been taking a look at a lot of the major new features in Lion, but there's also a lot of small [...] (Read More,
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7/27/11
Lion includes Launchpad, a new way to find and run applications. You can view the icons of all your applications quickly by running Launchpad and flipping between pages of icons similar to the Home screens on the iPad and iPhone. You can organize your icons in app folders. Apps purchased in the Mac App Store [...] (Read More,
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7/13/11
Sometimes computer users stress too much about disk usage. They worry when they see varying amount of free and used space and their computers and when they notice those numbers change even though they haven’t done anything. Find out what Mac OS X does that uses disk space on a regular basis. Video Transcript (Click [...] (Read More,
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3/28/11
A common problem for new Mac users is to find an application missing from the Dock. Or, to find that it only appears when the application is running. Items can also go missing from the Finder sidebar or the desktop. This video explains why these can disappear and how to get them back. Video Transcript [...] (Read More,
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2/16/11
You can use Mac OS X’s built-in file compression command to create a ZIP archive of a single file or group of files. This comes in handy if you need to send files to someone else or simply want to archive an old project. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost [...] (Read More,
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1/21/11
Learn how to use all four Finder view types: Icons, List, Columns, and Cover Flow. Each has its own uses and options. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's take a closer look at Finder Views. So when viewing a folder in the finder, there are [...] (Read More,
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12/15/10
You can add tags to any file in Mac OS X using the Spotlight Comments field. You can then search for files based on those tags. This can help you organize your files when a simple folder system isn’t enough. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, [...] (Read More,
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12/10/10
You can use Automator to alter what happens when a file is added to a folder. In this example, new files added to a folder are then sorted into subfolders according to their type. You can add multiple actions to a folder and then determine which order they are used. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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10/18/10
Learn how to replace a folder or file’s default icon with one from another file, or one you create in a graphics program. Find out how you can use a free graphics program to create your own icons and use them to make it easier to identify folders in the Finder. Video Transcript (Click to [...] (Read More,
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9/8/10
The handy utility Default Folder X adds extra functionality to your save and open dialogs. You can quickly navigate to folders already open on your desktop, jump to recent and favorite folders, set a default folder for each application, and make changes to files you see in the dialog boxes. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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8/30/10
The Airport Location utility allows you to take snapshots of your Mac’s preferences and then manually or automatically switch between these preferences. This could save time if you use your Mac in different environments or in different modes. For instance, you could create snapshots for work, home, library or travel and then easily change dozens [...] (Read More,
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8/23/10
You can search for files in the Finder using exclusions to narrow your search. This can help when the results are too numerous. You can also use exclusions in iTunes and iPhoto. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's look at using exclusions while searching. Sometimes [...] (Read More,
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8/11/10
You can launch an application using the Finder, Dock, keyboard, Terminal and even your voice. See how many of these you knew about. (Read More,
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7/19/10
Learn how to choose your own desktop background, use your own image as a background, rotate through a collection of images and other techniques. Also learn how to create a solid black background and use a third-party program to show video, animation or a web page as your desktop background. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) [...] (Read More,
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7/9/10
Many take the file open and save dialogs for granted, but there are a lot of power user actions and keyboard shortcuts that can make these tools easier to use. You can navigate around your drive space with drag and drop, the keyboard, sidebar, the media browser and more. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi. [...] (Read More,
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6/2/10
Mac OS X allows you to declare a file as a Stationery Pad. When you double click a Stationery Pad, instead of editing this file, you will instantly create a new copy. This is handy for making simple document templates. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, [...] (Read More,
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5/12/10
Learn interface window basics like resizing, closing and opening new windows. Learn how the red, yellow and green buttons at the upper left of most windows work. Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode let's take a look at Mac Window basics. So on the Mac, windows, [...] (Read More,
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4/16/10
Learn about some handy Mac keyboard shortcuts and how you can get a free printable page of common shortcuts at http://macmost.com/j-keyboard. (Read More,
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3/17/10
Defragmentation was a common technique among Mac-using professionals in the 1990s. But with Mac OS X and today’s hardware, do you still need to run defragmentation software? Video Transcript (Click to Expand) Hi, this is Gary with MacMost Now. On today's episode, let's find out of you need to defrag your Mac hard drive. So, [...] (Read More,
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