5
The Finder and Its Desktop
In This Chapter
Getting to know the Finder
Using aliases: The greatest things since sliced bread
View(ing) the Finder
Navigating the Finder
Customizing Finder windows
Setting Finder preferences
Getting information on icons
On your Mac, the Finder is your starting point — the centerpiece of your Mac experience, if you will — and it’s always available. In Finder’s windows or 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 OS X Mavericks Finder and its Desktop.
Introducing the Finder and Its Minions: The Desktop and Icons
The Finder is a special ...
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