Here are a few of our favorite features that we think you should be using.
From here you’re free to enable or disable common shortcuts like AirDrop, iCloud, andDownloads.
Alternatively, click and drag any Finder window into the sidebar.
To do this, navigate to the folder you want to add to your sidebar.
Now click and drag the folder’s name at the top of the window.
You’ll start to drag a folder icon which you might place into the sidebar.
If you’ve somehow hidden your sidebar, get it back using View > Show Sidebar.
you might quickly access sharing options for AirDrop, Mail, Messages, and frequent contacts.
Hit the “Edit Extensions” button to enable other Share menu services (if available).
Hit “Save” and choose where to place your Smart Folder.
you might then access it to show any files that meet the criteria you have specified.
Don’t forget to use the “Other” option to access a huge range of criteria.
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You’ll now see available free space for the current volume at the bottom of the Finder window.
This also works for iCloud.
Use the “Files” tab to transfer files to and from app data using drag and drop.
you might also Command+select a sidebar shortcut or Command+Double Click a folder to open a tab.
This is a great way of cutting down on clutter by condensing similar Finder operations within a single window.
This affects both new windows and new tabs, so pick something useful.
Finder will remember which view you’ve chosen depending on the folder you’re currently using.
Then punch each criterion to toggle between descending and ascending order.
For media, you might prefer gallery view.
Highlight a file and then hit Spacebar to open a preview in Quick Look.
This works great for images, videos, audio, and documents.
you might even access markup tools when previewing a PDF document.
Access it with the Shift+Command+G keyboard shortcut (or find it under Go > Go to Folder).
With this menu, you might do things likeresize and convert images and PDF documents in two-clicks.
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