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.

We’ve talked about File Explorer (Windows Explorer in Windows 7) several times before, and if you ask me it’s one of the most important parts of Windows to customize. Unlike a smartphone or tablet, ...

The Finder’s list view is my favorite way to view the folders and files within the macOS Finder, because it provides a wealth of information via columns that can be sorted on. One thing that you won’t ...

Wondering how to make your Mac show folder size in Finder? Here are the fastest ways to check your storage usage.

In macOS, the library folder is used to store user account settings, preference files, app support files, caches, and other important data that allows your Mac to function as it should. Making ...

You have another way to do this. A path is a string of characters to identify a location where a file or folder is stored in a directory structure. Paths are stored hierarchically, where components ...

I know how to change the view settings for all folders, but how can I change the view settings for a folder and all of its subfolders and (here's the trick) MAKE IT STICK? I swear Explorer doesn't ...

Not all third-party file managers have built-in settings to set them as the default file manager on Windows 11. You can make them your default file manager by running a reg file. You can also use ...

The Files app has grown a lot since its introduction in iOS 11. While it's not quite Finder on Mac, it's more than enough to get work done. When the Files app first debuted with iOS 11 in 2017, it was ...

If your company hosts its email system using Microsoft Exchange, you have the benefit of a centrally-managed address book called the Global Address List, or GAL. Maintained by your IT department and ...

Google's free cloud storage platform, Google Drive, is a great collaboration tool, but you have to know how to share files and folders to make it fulfill its potential. Illustration: Andy Wolber / ...