MAKE THE FINDER WORK YOUR WAY
We all spend a great deal of time in Finder, looking for and working with files. Here’s how to get the most from it
Smart Folders
> SmartFolders are a really useful way to keep track of files you regularly need access to. They update live, so as new files are created or edited and meet the criteria, they appear in the folder. Files aren’t actually moved or copied, they’re just referenced in Smart Folders.
To create one, search for something in the Finder’s search box and press ⤶ . Click the ‘+’ to add more criteria for the search and use the options to filter the results. When you’re finished, click Save and choose where to save the Smart Folder.
The Finder is the Mac’s file manager. Everything you do with files, whether launching an app, copying, pasting or moving files, or using Quick Look to preview them is done in the Finder.