To get your files and folders organized, there are some specific actions that you need to be comfortable with in Finder. Learn how to create new folders so you can start building your own file organization. Also, see how to change the name of both files and folders.
- To start setting up your own file organization in Finder,…we need to be able to create folders…and to rename files and folders.…So I wanna start in my Documents folder here in Finder.…You do not have to follow along…with the same files that I have.…You can use your own.…But here in my Documents folder,…I have this subfolder called Photos.…Inside of that, I have even more folders…containing pictures from places where I've traveled.…To get things more organized, I want to make a new folder,…so to start, I wanna make a new folder…inside of this Photos folder,…so I need to make sure that Photos folder is selected,…then I'll go to the file menu and choose new folder,…and it creates a new folder inside…of the folder that I had selected.…
When you make a new folder,…the name of it will be highlighted in blue,…and at this point, you can type in a different name.…So let me type in the name Italy,…I'll press return, and that new folder is all set.…Okay, let's make another new folder,…but I want you to be careful of something.…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Updated
11/21/2018Released
9/24/2018- Setting up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Browsing folders with Finder
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Launching and quitting applications
- Organizing a cluttered workspace
- Browsing the web with Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Communicating with instant messages and FaceTime calls
- Using iTunes, QuickTime, Photos, Maps, and other bundled apps
- Installing applications from the App Store
- Using essential voice commands for Siri
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Download the exercise files2m 44s
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Upgrade to macOS Mojave5m 5s
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1. Getting Started
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Connect to the internet4m 13s
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Update macOS2m 28s
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2. Finder: The Mac Filing Cabinet
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Browse through folders4m 44s
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Use folder shortcuts4m 6s
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Delete files and folders3m 18s
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Connect external drives3m 10s
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3. Using the Desktop
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4. Launching and Managing Applications
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Launch applications2m 51s
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Quit applications3m 42s
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Customize the Dock3m 23s
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5. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Browse and search the web5m 48s
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Bookmark important websites4m 38s
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Download files4m 17s
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6. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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7. Instant Messages and FaceTime Calls
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8. Other Bundled Apps
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9. Installing and Managing Applications
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Set up a printer5m 7s
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10. Use Siri for Voice Commands
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11. Manage Notifications
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Work with notifications5m 26s
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12. Share Files and Data between Devices
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13. Backing Up and Restoring
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Back up files manually3m 16s
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Conclusion
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Next steps1m 8s
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