An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link If you want a Mac with a clean desktop, where all your many files are orderly and easy to find, then you're going to have to get comfortable using ...

Are you tired of navigating through a chaotic desktop on your Mac, constantly searching for files buried deep within folders? It’s time to embrace the efficiency of Smart Folders, a powerful built-in ...

I recently started using a Mac as my daily driver, and every now and then, I come across features that are absolute lifesavers. I've become a huge fan of features like AirDrop and Spotlight. Every ...

This article shows you how to change the icon of any file or folder on your Mac. Apart from adding a bit of personal style to your desktop, there are good practical reasons why you might want to do so ...

Anyone who has large amounts of file folders on their Mac quickly loses track. A small Finder tool helps here.

The Macintosh operating system has a quick and convenient way to organize files by type. Business users that are used to using Windows systems simply need to learn the terminology used on a Macintosh ...

Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a focus on laptops and streaming services. Matt has more than 20 years of experience testing and reviewing laptops. He has worked for CNET in New York and ...

A computer's file permission settings determine who is able to access its files and who can make changes to them. The owner or administrator of a Mac computer can specify the permissions for any file, ...

While macOS allows users to see the majority of the files their Mac holds, not all files are immediately accessible in Finder, with some kept from view to prevent inadvertent changes or deletion.

Default Folder X has long been among the first pieces of software I install on a Mac, alongside LaunchBar, 1Password, and TextExpander. Alongside the public betas of El Capitan released during the ...