Finder — Hanaringo https://hanaringo.com Hanaringo is a learning and news outlet about Apple. Howtos, concepts and explanations on how to do more with our devices. Thu, 29 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 152949139 7 little-known Finder settings to boost productivity https://hanaringo.com/en/7-little-known-finder-settings-boost-productivity/ Thu, 29 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=28035

With just a few tweaks, we can optimize and transform Finder into a much more efficient tool tailored to our workflow. Let’s take a look at seven little-known options that can make a big difference in our productivity.]]> 28035 How to keep your iCloud files always downloaded https://hanaringo.com/en/keep-icloud-files-downloaded/ Thu, 19 Dec 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=27763

A function that allows us to ensure that certain files or folders are always stored on the device and updated to the latest version.]]> 27763 How to define which apps open certain files on our Mac https://hanaringo.com/en/default-apps-mac-change/ Mon, 20 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26504

On the Mac, each application is responsible for opening a certain type of file. This is something we can modify according to our needs and preferences.]]> 26504 What are file extensions? https://hanaringo.com/en/file-extensions/ Thu, 09 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26387

Every file has its extension. Let's see why and get to know the most common ones.]]> 26387 How to review and restore previous versions of a file on the Mac to recover anything https://hanaringo.com/en/restore-previous-versions-file-mac-recover/ Sat, 04 May 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26203

Thanks to the ability to view and retrieve old versions of a document or file on the Mac, we know that we can't lose anything. Let's see how to do it.]]> 26203 What are Finder Smart Folders and how to use them to automatically organize our Mac https://hanaringo.com/en/finder-smart-folders-mac/ Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=25001

Thanks to Smart Folders, we can gather and access files scattered across our Mac in one place. Let's learn how to do it.]]> 25001 How to recover Smart Folders from the Finder sidebar https://hanaringo.com/en/recover-smart-folders-finder/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26585

The Smart Folders of the Finder allow us to sort our files automatically. Let's see how to recover them if they have disappeared from the Finder sidebar.]]> 26585 How to be more productive on the Mac with the Quick Actions of the Finder https://hanaringo.com/en/quick-actions-finder/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=26488

The quick actions of the Finder turn complex tasks into something as easy as a click. Let's see how to use and configure them.]]> 26488 What are .lnk files and how to open them on a Mac https://hanaringo.com/en/open-lnk-files-mac/ Thu, 18 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=23809

Can we open or use a .lnk file on the Mac? Although they are Windows' own files, to some extent, yes. Let's see how.]]> 23809 Four Ways to Find the Complete Path of Any File on Our Mac https://hanaringo.com/en/find-path-any-file-mac/ Sat, 06 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://hanaringo.com/?p=22645

Where is the file we are looking at? A common question with a very simple answer. Let's see how to find out.]]> 22645