My New Mac, Lion Edition

Additional Ideas for Finding Files

For speedier file searching, you can combine the various file-searching techniques shown in this chapter. For example, use Spotlight to find files and then create a Smart Folder so you’ll be able to find those types of files again. If you find yourself searching often, you can use descriptive filenames to avoid the hassle of organizing your files into folders.

Even if you can’t stay organized, you’ll find that with the help of your Macintosh, finding your important files can be a lot easier than you might think, just as long as you can stay organized long enough to remember how to use Spotlight and Smart Folders.