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The default file manager used on the Mac OS, Mac OS X and macOS operating systems.
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Is there a Terminal shell command to compare the contents of folders?
Sometimes you may want to see the differences in folders in order to:
See what files are different
See what files are missing
See what files have been added
Which may prove useful if you wish to k …
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Unable to delete a file
Trash It! is an AppleScript-based application that force-empties your Trash and/or removes stubborn items. Especially useful if you have files or folders in the Trash with permissions set incorrectly, …
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Creating A Folder From Any Number Of Selected Items In Finder?
Is there a quick way to select several items and place them into a new folder?
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Using Finder To Arrange Applications By "Application Type"
Finder is intuitively designed to help you find things on your Mac. … In Finder Windows you can arrange icons or lists of files in all manner of ways: Name, Date last opened, Created, Modified etc, as well sort lists in Ascending or Descending order by clicking on the top …
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How do I tell Finder to always show my Library folder on Mavericks?
Apple decided to hide the Library from its users in recent OS X updates, but in Mavericks you can now change that with a simple checkbox.
In the past you had to enter a Terminal command with every li …
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What Is The Go To Folder Command Within Finder?
What exactly is the Go To Folder command within Finder and would it be therefore advantageous to disable it, to prevent access from other people (or indeed one's self). …
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Creating A Stack That Shows Recently Used Applications etc In The Dock?
I would like to create a stack (being able to portray List, Fan and Grid View) which sits in the dock that allows me to see my most recently used Applications upon clicking it.
Furthermore (and if p …
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Determining The Complete Size Of A Folder & Its Sub-Folders in Finder?
Simply how do I see the complete size of a folder within Finder ?
(AFAIK there is no default setting to automatically turn this feature on - correct me if i'm wrong) …
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Creating A Folder From Any Number Of Selected Items In Finder?
Select the items you want in the Finder, right-click (or two-finger tap) on them to bring up OS X's contextual menu, and choose the first option: New Folder with Selection (shown in the gif below). … The Finder will then create a new folder with those items stored safely inside, removing at least one step from the process for you automatically. …
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