Tips in the Finder category
The Finder category is a bit of a catch-all. Sometimes Tips just don’t fit anywhere else, as they’re general to how the Mac works. Some of these Tips are specifically about the Finder; some aren’t.
By default the Mac copies a file if you drag it from one drive to another. If you don’t want to keep the original though, hold down the Command key to move the file instead.
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AirDrop is built-in to Lion (OS 10.7) and lets you send files to a nearby Mac (with Lion) with just a couple of clicks. No mess, no struggle, no hair-pulling. Here’s how.
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If you have more than a couple of files to rename then A Better Finder Rename is an app you’ll find very helpful. I use it frequently. Here’s an intro to the app, showing how to make filenames lower case.
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Select a group of files then use Lion’s new New Folder with Selection command to move them all into a new folder with one easy command. This new command is a real boon for those who like to keep things tidy, or have binges of tidying. Here’s what you should know.
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