The Finder has the option to view file previews and thumbnails, which can be seen both in the document itself as well as the "get info" window for documents. However, for some users, documents that ...

If you’ve used Mac OS X for any length of time, you probably feel confident that you know what you need to know about using the Finder to manage your files. But do you, really? Here’s what we think ...

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Finder isn't the most exciting thing about OS X, but it's the backbone for how you navigate the operating system. It's your file browser, your search engine, and your management area, but few of us ...

Using tokens in Finder searches and some other application searches will make searching for files on your Mac a lot easier. It all starts when you press Command+F in the Finder. For example, if you ...

Windows only: A little sloppy file keeping can lead to a lot of duplicate and space-hogging files. Dig up all your dupes with the speedy Fast Duplicate File Finder ...

In Snow Leopard, some people have had problems with the Finder's archive process, where it will pause indefinitely and fail to complete the compression. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, ...

Though you can’t remove Finder from your Mac entirely, you can install alternatives and choose to use them instead. Apple’s own file manager has plenty going for it, but it’s a little light on ...

Note: Duplicate File Finder is not for the faint of heart.For a more manageable alternative, try the aptly named (and free ofcharge) EasyDuplicate File Finder. One big plus is you won’t haveto worry ...

For years, iOS users have wanted a proper way to save, open, and store files on their devices. While Apple has given us a partial solution with “Open In…” sheets, the folks at SonicoMobile have taken ...

The Linux find command makes it easy to find files on your system – even if you don’t remember their names or exactly when you last updated them. Some of the options are a bit more challenging than ...

While there are many new features in Lion—like Mission Control and Launchpad—you’ll also find some old familiars: The Finder, Spotlight, Quick Look, the Dock, and About this Mac, for example, are all ...