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The Finder is a relatively unobtrusive and self-explanatory part of the macOS operating system. It is a surprisingly powerful tool that offers a lot of options when it comes to managing files, folders and drives on Mac. In today's article, we will introduce you to five useful tips and tricks that will definitely come in handy when working with Finder on Mac.

Set the default Finder window

It's entirely up to you what location will appear in the main Finder window immediately after launching it. You can easily set the default Finder window content on your Mac so that when running Finder click on toolbar at the top of the screen your Mac to Finder -> Preferences and click on the tab In general av drop down menu select the desired folder.

Quick access from the Finder bar

The toolbar at the top of the Finder window offers access to a number of tools, but you can also place files, folders, or application icons on it that you want to access quickly. The procedure is simple - hold Cmd (Command) key, click on item, which you want to place on the bar, and move it by dragging.

File extensions

By default, files and folders in the Finder are displayed nicely and clearly, but the file name is missing an extension. If the icons and the name are not enough for you and you want to display the file extension in the Finder on Mac, click at running Finder na toolbar at the top of the screen your Mac to Finder -> Preferences. Select a tab Advanced and check the option to show file extensions.

Mass file renaming

Among other things, the Finder on Mac also allows you to easily and quickly rename multiple files at once, which can come in handy on many occasions. Bulk renaming files in Finder is very easy. Enough Cmd-click (Command) select all required files, click on them right click av menu select Rename.

Want more from the Finder

If, for whatever reason, the basic functions offered by the Finder in macOS are not enough for you, you can expand its capabilities with the help of one of the third-party applications. Among the very popular ones is, for example, a tool called XtraFinder, which enriches the native Finder application on your Mac with a number of other useful functions, including tabs or advanced file and folder management. You can XtraFinder for Mac free download here.

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