There is a very specific organizational structure to the files and folders on your Mac. Before you set up your own folders, it's important to learn the organization that is set up by default. We'll talk about the Applications folder, where all of the programs on your computer are stored. We'll also see the Home folder, where you can store all of your personal files including your documents, music, and pictures.
- [Instructor] Previously in this chapter,…we saw the mechanics of browsing through folders in Finder.…Now I want to look at how the specific folders…are organized on your system.…Of course, you can make your own folders,…and set up your own organizational structure,…but well before you start doing that,…I think it's very important to understand…the folder structure that already exists in OS X.…To see this folder structure, I'm going to of course…start by opening up a Finder window.…I want to go into a place on my…hard drive known as the root.…
The root is the base level of the organization.…Starting from the root, you'll have a bunch of folders,…then folders inside of those folders, and so on.…The root is where the path begins.…It's like standing over your filing cabinet…and looking at everything.…The best way I've found of going to the root…is by clicking on this icon in the sidebar…on the left labeled Macintosh HD.…If for some reason you do not see that icon here…on the sidebar, what you want to do…is go into the main Finder menu,…
Author
Nick Brazzi
Released
9/20/2016- Setting up an Apple ID or iCloud account
- Browsing folders with Finder
- Creating, copying, moving, and renaming files and folders
- Organizing your desktop
- Using Siri on the desktop
- Launching and quitting applications from the Dock
- Saving and searching
- Browsing the web with Safari
- Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendar
- Communicating with iMessage, Messages, and FaceTime
- Using iTunes, QuickTime, Photos, Maps, and other bundled apps
- Installing applications from the App Store
- Sharing over a network
- Backing up and restoring files
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 7s
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Using the exercise files5m 36s
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1. Getting Started
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Connecting to the Internet7m 52s
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2. Finder: The Mac Filing Cabinet
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Browsing through folders8m 5s
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3. Desktop: The Basic Working Environment
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4. The Dock, Launchpad, and Mission Control: Launching and Managing Applications
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Working with multiple displays10m 21s
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5. Saving and Searching
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6. Browsing the Web with Safari
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Downloading files6m 20s
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Saving passwords4m 32s
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7. Working with Mail, Contacts, and Calendars
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8. Instant Messages, Video and Audio Chats, and Phone Calls
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9. Other Bundled Apps
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Photos8m 58s
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Searching photos4m 12s
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Organizing photos10m 44s
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Maps10m 11s
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iTunes8m 36s
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QuickTime7m 17s
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Notes9m 34s
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Reminders5m 58s
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10. Notifications Center
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Working with Notifications6m 48s
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11. Installing Applications
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Setting up a printer4m 29s
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12. Siri
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Setup4m 39s
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Pin search results3m 27s
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13. Sharing with Networks
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14. Backing Up and Restoring
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Backing up manually4m 8s
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Conclusion
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Next steps53s
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Video: Understanding essential folder structure, including the Home folder