Macs All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition

Chapter 4

Working with Files and Folders

In This Chapter

Using the Finder

Organizing and viewing folders

Tagging files and folders

Searching with Spotlight

Setting up Smart Folders

Deleting files and folders

When you need to organize stuff scattered around the house, one strategy would be to toss everything in the middle of the floor. However, it’s probably easier to take a more organized approach by storing off-season clothes in one box, retired gadgets in another box (to be taken to the local recycling center), bills in one file folder, and new books you want to read — or your e-book reader — on your nightstand.

Computers work in a similar way. Although you could dump everything on the top level of your hard drive, it’s more helpful to divide your hard drive in a way that can help you sort and arrange your stuff in an orderly, easy-to-get-to fashion. Instead of boxes or shelves, ...