Archives: Finder

It’s back! After being hidden by default in OS X Lion, Apple has finally given users an easy and approved way of restoring the visibility of their user-level Library folder in OS X Mavericks. Here’s how to do it.

Apple has long included many subtle features as part of OS X. One of the most useful is a built-in audio converter in Finder. Here’s how to convert your audio files to Apple-friendly AAC using just two clicks.

Quick Look in OS X is a great feature that lets users quickly preview files without having to open the corresponding application. Everyone knows you can activate Quick Look by pressing the spacebar, but a helpful tip reveals the little known role that your Mac’s trackpad can play as well.

It’s sometimes necessary to browse and edit hidden files in OS X, but don’t clutter up Finder and your Desktop by keeping hidden files enabled all the time. We’ll show you how to see hidden files only when you need to open them.