When you extract an archive file in OS X, the original file remains in the same folder, leaving you with lots of .zip, .tar, and .gz files cluttering up your Finder window. Here’s how to OS X to delete those original archive files once you’ve extracted them, leaving you with only what you wanted in the first place: the contents of the archive itself.
Use Drag & Drop Keyboard Shortcuts to Copy or Move Files in Windows
Windows will either move or copy any files that you drag and drop depending on whether the destination location resides on the same drive as the original files. Here’s how you can override this behavior with a keyboard shortcut to manually specify whether to move or copy your drag and drop files.
How to Enable the Expanded Save Dialog Window by Default in OS X
Most apps in OS X utilize both condensed and expanded versions of the Save window. The condensed save box is great for quickly saving a document to a default or frequently used location, but if you want to see exactly where you’re saving something, or navigate subfolders, you’ll want to stick with the expanded save dialog. Here’s how to enable it by default with a quick Terminal command.
How to Batch Rename Multiple Files in OS X Yosemite
A consistent file name structure, including information such as the date, project, and description, can often be the best way to properly organize and locate digital data. But if you haven’t been applying such a file naming strategy from the get-go, you’ll likely find yourself faced with the daunting task of renaming large numbers of existing files. Thankfully, Apple has recently introduced a new feature in OS X that makes this process much easier.
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