The default file manager used on the Mac OS and Mac OS X operating systems.
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com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles updates automatically [duplicate]
I have been trying to write a shell script which could toggle visibility of hidden files
CURRENT_STATUS=`defaults read com.apple.Finder AppleShowAllFiles`
NEW_STATUS="YES"
if [ "$CURRENT_STATUS" = ...
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Create subdirectory in Finder tree view
Currently, I am only able to create a subdirectory in Finder by double-clicking the parent dir so that it becomes the top level selected in the main panel and creating it there by right-clicking and ...
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How to get rid of erroneously drag-n-dropped folder shortcut in Finder toolbar? [duplicate]
I erroneously drag-n-dropped a folder shortcut in my Finder toolbar. I tried dragging it off and right clicking, to no avail. How do I remove it?
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“Go” button on the Finder window
I am trying to remove the plug-in for Unsubscribe to avoid the message appearing every time I open my Mac. To do so, I am supposed to click on the "Go" button in the Finder window. Unfortunately, I ...
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Authentication required when moving files into library?
I was trying to add a view files into my Mac's Library & I can't move anything without the authentication popping up... I do not know the password so I was wondering if there was any way to get ...
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Drives and dmg's mounting okay but not appearing in the Finder sidebar
Drives and dmg's are mounting okay on my Mac, and I can find them at /Volumes/. However, they aren't appearing in the sidebar in the Finder. What's the best way to start fixing this?
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Renaming the volume or folder in which the Aperture library resides
When you rename or move folders or volumes on a Mac, do applications know the files moved.
Specifically, I have an external drive with a name, say "A very long long name", and I want to rename the ...
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Remote Login via Finder: Choose user account without entering password
I'm using a Mac mini as an HTPC with two user accounts: one standard account and one admin account to manage the Mac. I'd like to have screensharing access to both, so I enabled it (and also File ...
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Why does Finder search not find my .c files?
My goal is, that the finder search finds .c files that have the search keywords in it. It seems to work for others but not for me:
but searching for main doesn't yield any results:
What do I ...
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Can I change an application's category without editing it's info.plist file?
I was wondering if I could change an application's category without editing it's info.plist file? I have quite a few programs that don't have a category set.
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How can I right click on an image in Finder and copy its pixel data?
I'm using Mac OS X Mountain Lion. I frequently open many image files and copy its pixel data thereafter paste into Photoshop.
So I wonder how can I right click on an image in Finder and copy its ...
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I'm looking for a copy utility for OS X that will tell me exactly what is being copied at the moment as well as what has been completed already
I think the title says it all. I'm looking for a copy utility/Finder plugin for OS X that will tell me exactly what file(s) is/are being copied at the moment (from and to included, of course).
A ...
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How to open files from Finder into existing instance of Sublime Text 2?
I would like to be able to go into Finder and open files into an existing instance of Sublime Text 2, which has a side menu with all open files. However, when I hit Open With -> Sublime Text 2.app, ...
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Use Quicklook to see the Content of .JSON files?
Currently, I can use the space bar to preview a number of files such as .txt, .css, .html etc in Quick Look. I cannot, however, see the actual contents of a .json file.
Is there any possible way to ...
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How to show directories before files in Finder? [duplicate]
I would like to have windows in the Finder sort directories before files, in the manner of Microsoft Windows' Explorer as well as Linux KDE.
I tried following this link but it did not yield the ...
