This command opens the specified file in its default application. For example, a markdown file might open in Xcode or another text editor. Open a File in a Text Editor: open -t ./path/to/your-file.md ...

Drowning in digital clutter? Your Mac is probably awash with files and folders, so it makes sense to seek out the best ways to organize them. For some time, Apple has given you a wealth of options, ...

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Wondering how to make your Mac show folder size in Finder? Here are the fastest ways to check your storage usage.

When drafting “Switching from a 27-inch iMac to a 14-inch MacBook Pro: A Fresh Start” (30 June 2025), I wrote: The two configuration tweaks that required a bit more effort were displaying the Library ...

The Finder is one of the most customizable elements of macOS. However, Apple’s two interrelated settings for how folders open a Finder window don’t seem to have any effect and haven’t for years.

The macOS Dock displays apps you add to it or that you run. Here's how to make it display only apps that are currently running on your Mac. The macOS Dock app originated in macOS's early OS precursor ...

MacOS has a pretty robust search function, allowing you to easily find your files in the Finder app. However, it can be difficult to organize files inside folders, especially if you're used to other ...