Chapter 4. Managing Your Files and Folders with the Finder
The Finder is Mac OS X's built-in tool for managing files, folders, and drives. The Finder runs all the time Mac OS X is running, and is a vital tool for getting things done in Mac OS X. This chapter shows you how to perform essential tasks in the Finder.
Understanding Where to Store Files on Your iMac 68
Using the Finder's Four Views Effectively 70
Look Through a File without Opening It 72
Search for a File or Folder 74
Save a Search in a Smart Folder 76
Create and Name a New Folder 78
Copy a File from One Folder to Another 80
Move a File from One Folder to Another 82
Rename a File 84
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