Though you can’t remove Finder from your Mac entirely, you can install alternatives and choose to use them instead. Apple’s own file manager has plenty going for it, but it’s a little light on ...

The Finder has the option to view file previews and thumbnails, which can be seen both in the document itself as well as the "get info" window for documents. However, for some users, documents that ...

Finder isn't the most exciting thing about OS X, but it's the backbone for how you navigate the operating system. It's your file browser, your search engine, and your management area, but few of us ...

Apple's OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion includes its Spotlight search tool, so why do you need to buy a third-party program named Find Any File ($7.99) when you can simply type Cmd-spacebar, type in a few ...

Spotlight's default search is limited to user files, but if needed you can expand it to include most system files. Topher, an avid Mac user for the past 15 years, has been a contributing author to ...

Easy Duplicate Finder is a feature-rich duplicate file detector that can keep your chaos of files under control. Though powerful, it’s expensive and sometimes buggy. No matter how big hard drives get, ...

Note: Duplicate File Finder is not for the faint of heart.For a more manageable alternative, try the aptly named (and free ofcharge) EasyDuplicate File Finder. One big plus is you won’t haveto worry ...

While there are many new features in Lion—like Mission Control and Launchpad—you’ll also find some old familiars: The Finder, Spotlight, Quick Look, the Dock, and About this Mac, for example, are all ...

Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying decisions and get more from technology. Apple's OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion includes its Spotlight ...