Chapter 4

Delving Deeper into Finder and Its Desktop

IN THIS CHAPTER

check Getting to know Finder

check Using aliases: The greatest things since sliced bread

check View(ing) Finder

check Navigating Finder

check Customizing Finder windows

check Setting Finder preferences

check Getting information on icons

On your Mac, Finder is your starting point — the centerpiece of your Mac experience, if you will — and it’s always available. In Finder windows or the desktop, you can double-click your way to your favorite application, your documents, or your folders. So, in this chapter, I show you how to get the most from the macOS High Sierra Finder and its desktop.

Introducing Finder and Its Minions: The Desktop and Icons

The Finder is a special application unlike any other. Its most significant difference from other applications is ...

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